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SN53 VFK

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VFK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,420 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 81,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,111 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,467 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,463 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,182 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,350 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,715 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

condensation nearside inner and outer headlamps

interior mirror cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2010 21,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

condensation nearside inner and outer headlamps

Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,844 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 11,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,394 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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SN53 VFK is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SN53 VFK, 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 SN53 VFK registered?

SN53 VFK is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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