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MD53 VLN

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,795 mi
Last recorded154,795 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VLN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 154,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 150,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SIL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 142,846 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,646 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGES

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,381 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 74,545 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,217 miles

both front doors outer handles stick

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,168 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VLN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLN, 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 MD53 VLN registered?

MD53 VLN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is MD53 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 VLN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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