MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LB53 VGX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VGX, 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 LB53 VGX registered?
LB53 VGX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 February 2004.
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