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BT04 VBA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,334 mi
Last recorded101,334 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VBA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 101,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,782 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 90,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,898 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,975 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,811 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,115 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 VBA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT04 VBA, 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 BT04 VBA registered?

BT04 VBA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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