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RN53 VVG

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,306 mi
Last recorded152,306 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VVG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 152,306 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 149,955 miles

EML on

offside and nearside sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 147,880 miles

EML on

both outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,681 miles

eml on

inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear dampers worn

rear inner anti roll bar bushes have play

Pass 13 Dec 2014 141,954 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 138,480 miles

eml light on

Pass 31 Dec 2012 134,365 miles

eml light on

oil leak

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 24 Dec 2012 134,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management lamp on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 110,826 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,104 miles

front brake pads low and discs worn

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,937 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,993 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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RN53 VVG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN53 VVG, 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 RN53 VVG registered?

RN53 VVG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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