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MD53 BHU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BHU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,340 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,488 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,474 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 101,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front sill slight damage

oil leaks from engine area

water leak from engine area

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leaks from engine area

water leak from engine area

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front outer door handles very hard to open and require attention soon!

nearside no.plate light started working during test

offside front sill slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 97,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,844 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,661 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 48,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,199 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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MD53 BHU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MD53 BHU, 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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MD53 BHU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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