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A 126

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA 126
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,838 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 92,838 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,902 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 90,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 82,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,556 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,038 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 27,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,067 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,546 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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A 126 is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 A 126, 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 A 126 registered?

A 126 is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is A 126 safe to buy?

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