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SC53 VBT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,311 mi
Last recorded93,311 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 VBT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 93,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 96,282 miles

corrosion to floor pan to outer sill mounting lips both sides

remainder of outer sills both sides corroded including backing sills

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to outer sill area (5.2.6)

corrosion to floor pan to outer sill mounting lips both sides

remainder of outer sills both sides corroded including backing sills

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,590 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,318 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 Oct 2008 33,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,881 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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SC53 VBT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC53 VBT, 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 SC53 VBT registered?

SC53 VBT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is SC53 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 VBT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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