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WL53 KZU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,607 mi
Last recorded80,607 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KZU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded, not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded, not excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,619 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sub frame and suspension has surface rusting but is structurally strong

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak possibly sump gasket ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak possibly sump gasket ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,327 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,549 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,124 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,300 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,424 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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WL53 KZU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL53 KZU, 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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WL53 KZU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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