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LC53 VBJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 138,183 miles

Offside handbrake effort just met requirents

Fail 8 Jul 2019 138,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake effort just met requirents

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,941 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 126,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

outer sills slightly corroded on both sides

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,178 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 123,175 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 123,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 119,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 115,429 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 115,296 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 115,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside headlamp beam slightly dull

Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,760 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,759 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,353 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,764 miles

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 VBJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VBJ, 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 LC53 VBJ registered?

LC53 VBJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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