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LC53 VAV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,335 mi
Last recorded115,335 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VAV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 115,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 110,747 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,662 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 107,650 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 107,573 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 95,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 95,722 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipoers smear slightly

n/s and o/s front floor/sill damaged

o/s/r antiroll bar dlink bush resulting in movement which is borderline excessive

o/s/r stop lamp not working came on during test advise to chang bulb

o/s/r suspension arm dust cover split but is not a ball joint so therefore passes

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,878 miles

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

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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LC53 VAV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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