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BT04 USU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,986 mi
Last recorded126,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 USU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,986 miles

Offside Rear light/bumper dmaged

os and ns sills/inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 126,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

os and ns sills/inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,728 miles

chassis sills/inner sills etc corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,342 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 121,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 109,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 105,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 101,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,974 miles

Nearside Rear second sidelight bulb inop

Pass 8 May 2017 86,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 78,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,144 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 42,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,911 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 34,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2009 28,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,414 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 15,217 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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BT04 USU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT04 USU, 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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BT04 USU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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