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BL04 VBU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VBU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle @ 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 91,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 91,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,463 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Condition of both outer sills questionable, but unable to be certain an inappropriate repair has been performed within the limitations of an MOT inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper, and both main lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,813 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer Sills Both Sides (FULL LENGTH) repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,542 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,542 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth in 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Corrosion on rear suspension components

Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,310 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension

Nearside Front Front tyre has cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,327 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear links corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Rear Surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,219 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,176 miles

offside and nearside front iner disc's slightly pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,810 miles

STRONG ADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

n/s/r brake light was not working but started working after a tap

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,990 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 VBU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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