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BL04 VBT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,418 mi
Last recorded157,418 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VBT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 157,418 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes, slight corrosion in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 144,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged sharp tin wheel insert distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 131,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged sharp tin wheel insert distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 119,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alloy wheels distorted round rim

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,780 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Pass 28 May 2009 71,682 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 3 Jun 2008 57,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,250 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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BL04 VBT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol 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 BL04 VBT, 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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BL04 VBT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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