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MD53 MKJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,213 mi
Last recorded134,213 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 MKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 134,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,656 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 123,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,306 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,306 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner front sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,500 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 82,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parts of offside front to back brake pipe getting rusty.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parts of offside front to back brake pipe getting rusty.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,030 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 51,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,261 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 MKJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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