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BG04 VLC

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

245,919 mi
Last recorded245,919 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VLC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 245,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 228,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 228,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 209,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 191,376 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 191,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 174,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 174,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 157,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,784 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,614 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 38,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,055 miles

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

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

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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BG04 VLC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG04 VLC, 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 BG04 VLC registered?

BG04 VLC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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