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LC53 VBB

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,979 mi
Last recorded196,979 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VBB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 196,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 196,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 180,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 156,871 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrotion under vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2015 156,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,282 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osr tyre starting to crack on side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2014 152,282 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osr tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 129,534 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,978 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 5,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 VBB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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