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RN53 VWA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,235 mi
Last recorded181,235 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 181,235 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 181,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 165,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 143,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 140,248 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,351 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,178 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 100,815 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,671 miles

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

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 VWA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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