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LA53 MFN

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,572 mi
Last recorded164,572 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MFN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 164,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S drive shaft shaft mounting insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 153,403 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,465 miles

front tyres wearing thin

sideskirts fitted

windscreen cracked but out of sight

Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 132,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 132,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

passenger airbag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,188 miles

oil level on minimum

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine smokey at idle in need of attention

Fail 3 Oct 2012 128,183 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine smokey at idle in need of attention

oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,536 miles

exhaust emits a fair amount of white smoke under acceleration , strong advise to have injectors checked

Fail 1 Oct 2011 121,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emits a fair amount of white smoke under acceleration , strong advise to have injectors checked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 116,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 103,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 81,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LA53 MFN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LA53 MFN, 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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LA53 MFN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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