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YL53 MWU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,163 mi
Last recorded157,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 MWU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 157,163 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 144,697 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,693 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 131,555 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,614 miles

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

exhaust emits light black smoke during acceleration

Fail 2 Nov 2010 78,692 miles

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

offside front fog light inop

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,692 miles

offside front fog light inop

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,060 miles

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

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,264 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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YL53 MWU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black 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 YL53 MWU, 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 YL53 MWU registered?

YL53 MWU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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