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LB53 VGX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,071 mi
Last recorded147,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VGX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 147,071 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 146,476 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 145,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 145,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,198 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,118 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 143,118 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,735 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,109 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,625 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 104,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,815 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 88,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,378 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 Dec 2006 62,543 miles

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

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

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 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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