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LB53 VGN

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,106 mi
Last recorded176,106 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VGN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 176,106 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Excessivley corroded near tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 171,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 171,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 167,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 167,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 162,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2015 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 153,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 153,340 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 144,342 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Tracking?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 144,342 miles

EML on

Tracking?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 133,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 123,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2009 93,081 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 82,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,997 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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LB53 VGN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LB53 VGN, 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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LB53 VGN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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