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MD53 VLV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 148,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension bush worn

fuel filler neck corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under vehicle body/floors/and suspension corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,283 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 144,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK. ()

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

Rear calipers not fully returning on arms.

brake pedal feels slightly soft.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,996 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 109,167 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 109,167 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 100,243 miles

Front brake discs and inboard pads worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre under-inflated adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencing test.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,243 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake discs and inboard pads worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre under-inflated adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencing test.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,965 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre badley worn on the inner edge on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,757 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,518 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front 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 VLV 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 57.9%.

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

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