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VA53 FHX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,748 mi
Last recorded174,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FHX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 174,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 164,586 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear and o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

handbrake travel

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deterioating and starting to split

oil leak

wear and play in n/s o/s rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2015 164,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both outer sills rusty

both rear and o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

handbrake travel

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

o/s rear trailing arm front bush deterioating and starting to split

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 145,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 145,231 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 125,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,934 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,690 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,689 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front wheel liners insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,073 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,073 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers juddering

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 FHX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FHX, 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 VA53 FHX registered?

VA53 FHX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is VA53 FHX safe to buy?

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