MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front bumper damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure inner lens insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure inner lens insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possible egr (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement s arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slighgt play o/s front anti roll bar link
Slight blow front exhaust
Slight buckle o/s rear wheel
Stain o/s rear shock absorber
N/S arch liner trim insecure & rubbing on drive shaft
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slighgt play o/s front anti roll bar link
Slight blow front exhaust
Slight buckle o/s rear wheel
Stain o/s rear shock absorber
N/S arch liner trim insecure & rubbing on drive shaft
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
underbody cover fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
underbody cover fitted
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC53 BLJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LC53 BLJ, 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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LC53 BLJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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