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VA53 FHV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,667 mi
Last recorded55,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FHV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 55,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,024 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,482 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,476 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,877 miles

nearside front front tyre close to limit

slight kerb damage nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,473 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 16,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 9,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 9,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 5,796 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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VA53 FHV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA53 FHV, 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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VA53 FHV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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