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VA53 TYU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,142 mi
Last recorded141,142 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 TYU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,142 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 141,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 141,070 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured including side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 133,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured including side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,396 miles

Registration plate lamp not working near side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,803 miles

off side front tyre wornclose to limit on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

off side front tyre wornclose to limit on inside edge

under floor heat shield loose

water hose retaining clip broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,294 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 103,288 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,066 miles

NSR tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSR tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,169 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,654 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 TYU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc 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 VA53 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

VA53 TYU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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