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RN53 VWJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,418 mi
Last recorded143,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 143,418 miles

Both metal brake pipes front to rear are corroded at section above rear suspension-passed pressure test on brake plate

Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded

Both number plate lights dim in operation

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint slight play/movement

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 143,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged also twisted & fouling inner wheel rim (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both metal brake pipes front to rear are corroded at section above rear suspension-passed pressure test on brake plate

Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded

Both number plate lights dim in operation

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint slight play/movement

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 137,595 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 132,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 132,367 miles

Electrical wiring insecure underbody (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,898 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 123,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,919 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,786 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 104,772 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,062 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,062 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs poor

one washer jet blocked each side

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,020 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,574 miles

damage to n /s/f bumper

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jan 2010 77,574 miles

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

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

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

damage to n /s/f bumper

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 45,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VWJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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