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RL53 HEJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,466 mi
Last recorded143,466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 HEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 143,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

steering arm slight play

Fail 10 May 2019 143,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,971 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,527 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,933 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,796 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover leaking grease

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover leaking grease

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 58,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 58,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2007 49,121 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs and pads , front and rear, wearing slightly low.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,199 miles

discs and pads , front and rear, wearing slightly low.

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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RL53 HEJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL53 HEJ, 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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RL53 HEJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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