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GP53 USC

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

227,452 mi
Last recorded227,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 USC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 227,452 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bottom of engine and car heavily stained with oil.

long travel on hand brake lever

near side and off side rear outer sills corroded near to limit and feel thin.

near side auxillary drive belt in very poor condition.

near side cv gaiter slightly loose and leaking.

off side rear tyre low on tread.

small amount of play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 200,014 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F headlamp light output near mot limit

Fail 11 Jan 2013 199,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the o/s headlamp light output is just above the MOT requirements

Pass 29 Dec 2011 180,928 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 180,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 158,257 miles

gearbox/fly wheel very noisey.

rear anti roll bar bushes (D) bushes worn to limit.

winddscreen chiped.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 158,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox/fly wheel very noisey.

rear anti roll bar bushes (D) bushes worn to limit.

winddscreen chiped.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 141,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 141,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,792 miles

Oil leak from engine / gearbox

Several stone chips in front windscreen.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 113,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine / gearbox

Several stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2007 89,775 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

slight body damage to near side rear corner of rear bumper

slight stone damage to zone a of windscreen (less than 10mm dia)

Fail 8 May 2007 89,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

slight body damage to near side rear corner of rear bumper

slight stone damage to zone a of windscreen (less than 10mm dia)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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GP53 USC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 85,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP53 USC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP53 USC registered?

GP53 USC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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