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BT04 VBL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,870 mi
Last recorded164,870 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VBL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 164,870 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 149,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 118,105 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,831 miles

Both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 75,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 57,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 57,575 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 VBL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BT04 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

BT04 VBL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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