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BG04 VLD

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,986 mi
Last recorded185,986 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VLD
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 185,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 179,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 164,775 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 153,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 143,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 130,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,268 miles

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated.

Front brakes have a slight imbalance.

Offside rear suspension lower link outer bush slightly deteriorated.

Rear anti role bar mounting D bushes have slight play.

Suspect squeaking coming from off side rear top shock mount?

Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,268 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated.

Front brakes have a slight imbalance.

Offside rear suspension lower link outer bush slightly deteriorated.

Rear anti role bar mounting D bushes have slight play.

Suspect squeaking coming from off side rear top shock mount?

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,049 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VLD is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLD, 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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BG04 VLD is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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