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AR04 EGC

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,680 mi
Last recorded241,680 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EGC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 241,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 233,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 233,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 228,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

full sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 228,350 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

full sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 218,075 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 218,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 195,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs badly worn/corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2012 195,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs badly worn/corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2011 167,928 miles

n/s/r brake discs corroded on brake face.

passengers s.r.s lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,486 miles

all four tyres are worn close to the wear bar

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,727 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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AR04 EGC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR04 EGC, 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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AR04 EGC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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