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BN04 EXS

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,368 mi
Last recorded137,368 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 EXS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 137,368 miles

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

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

various corrosion

various surface corrosion to both outer sills,

Fail 17 Jul 2026 137,363 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

various corrosion

various surface corrosion to both outer sills,

Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,495 miles

rear of inner sills rusted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,287 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2024 122,287 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 115,689 miles

underneath vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2023 115,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under vehicle extremley dry all over inc all suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,427 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 105,236 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2021 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,416 miles

Offside Front lower sill distorted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower sill distorted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside sill plastic sill covers preventing full inspection, both side front distorted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,511 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside sill plastic sill covers preventing full inspection, both side front distorted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,065 miles

Nearside Front outer tread wearing

Offside Front outer tread wearing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front outer tread wearing

Offside Front outer tread wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,507 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,801 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,742 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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BN04 EXS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BN04 EXS, 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 BN04 EXS registered?

BN04 EXS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 EXS safe to buy?

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