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VU53 BYT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BYT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,262 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the right hand side (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s alot (2.4.C.1b)

back box clamp broken

udertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,855 miles

Nearside Front wiper split at end

Rear back box exhaust clamp corroded and broken .may come loose back box.

Rear coil springs o/s/r and n/s/f corroded alot

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,854 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm boot split and arm slight play and making sounds (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper split at end

Rear back box exhaust clamp corroded and broken .may come loose back box.

Rear coil springs o/s/r and n/s/f corroded alot

under side corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 76,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,875 miles

offside front cv boot slight sipege of grease

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,370 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,370 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2009
Fail 18 May 2009

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 18 May 2007 36,333 miles

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

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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VU53 BYT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VU53 BYT, 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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VU53 BYT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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