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OV53 SRU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,089 mi
Last recorded143,089 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SRU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 143,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 143,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 131,632 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 131,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 108,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 98,909 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 98,909 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 May 2010 81,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 11 May 2009 74,834 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2009 74,834 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,478 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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OV53 SRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV53 SRU, 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 OV53 SRU registered?

OV53 SRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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