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AO54 VHN

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VHN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,440 miles

smoke test reading near max allowed.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 135,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 130,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,655 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge, not within centre three quarters tread

offside rear number plate light lens missing

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge, not within centre three quarters tread

offside rear number plate light lens missing

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,052 miles

front discs are corroded on the inside face

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,052 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid is low

front discs are corroded on the inside face

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 79,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,765 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,025 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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AO54 VHN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO54 VHN, 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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AO54 VHN is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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