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RL53 VHG

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VHG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 88,319 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 78,725 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 78,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,736 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,187 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,099 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,336 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,766 miles

M.I.L light on

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,851 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,513 miles

nsf tyre low on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,909 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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RL53 VHG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RL53 VHG, 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 RL53 VHG registered?

RL53 VHG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is RL53 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 VHG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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