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RN53 VVM

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VVM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 116,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,521 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre edges wear

no plate lamps dim

rear brake imbalance

underbody areas/components corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers,sills poor

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.27,averaged 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated fronts (5.2.3 (l))

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre edges wear

no plate lamps dim

rear brake imbalance

underbody areas/components corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers,sills poor

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f indicator faded,no plate lamps dim

o/s/f brake pipe corroded/poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

suspension components,sills corroded,sills poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 9 Jul 2019 113,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.27,averaged 3.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f indicator faded,no plate lamps dim

o/s/f brake pipe corroded/poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

suspension components,sills corroded,sills poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,101 miles

n/s/f indicator faded

no plate lamps dim

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

suspension,subframes,inner+outer sills-corroded

unable to properly assess some areas due to covers

Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plated limit of 1.27,average 2.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f indicator faded

no plate lamps dim

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

suspension,subframes,inner+outer sills-corroded

unable to properly assess some areas due to covers

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,146 miles

handbrake travel,brake pipe corrosion

number plate lights dim,n/s/f indicator faded

smoke test near limit

underbody sills/suspension/subframes-corrosion,unable to properly assess due to covers

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,145 miles

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

handbrake travel,brake pipe corrosion

number plate lights dim,n/s/f indicator faded

smoke test near limit

underbody sills/suspension/subframes-corrosion,unable to properly assess due to covers

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance/distortion

front to rear brake pipe above rear subframe corroded/poor(not clearly visible)

n/s/f indicator faded,no plate lights poor

sills corroded,trims fitted,unable to properly assess condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,871 miles

both outer sills corroded not considered excessive

Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded not considered excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,834 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,715 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,315 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,391 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,060 miles

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 11 Jan 2007 28,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVM is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RN53 VVM, 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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RN53 VVM is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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