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RN53 VWE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,553 mi
Last recorded59,553 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VWE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 59,553 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,353 miles

Front Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres low, O/S/F tyre least worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,605 miles

Offside Front Upper O/S/F Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover very slightly split

Pass 3 May 2018 44,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 40,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside wiper worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,852 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 19,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,705 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 VWE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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