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LA53 MFV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,695 mi
Last recorded131,695 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 131,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe rubbing on fuel pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smell of fuel coming from engine bay but no leaks to be seen.

some repairs carried out to some corrosion on rear with expanding foam and filler

Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,569 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,810 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill has seam sealer on it

Nearside Outer Sill has seam sealer on it

Offside Inner sill has seam sealer on it

Offside Outer sill has seam sealer on it

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both rack ends have slight play in

Nearside Body not fully secure has had lots of seam sealer applied to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure has had lots of seam sealer applied to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,279 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail twisted fouling on near side rear wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both rack ends have slight play in

Nearside Body not fully secure has had lots of seam sealer applied to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure has had lots of seam sealer applied to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

light under vehicle corrosion including body and rear suspension arms and springs

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,428 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,130 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,129 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,076 miles

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 MFV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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