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EA04 VFE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,352 mi
Last recorded120,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,352 miles

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 119,885 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 119,885 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,388 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel tank strap band corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 116,821 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel strap band corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 115,593 miles

Coolant leak

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder(225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap band corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 114,470 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap band corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 114,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread grooves (225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap band corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear discs surface corrosion emerging

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,499 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 105,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads 70% worn

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 104,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 29 May 2015 92,626 miles

both front tyres getting low 2mm (225/45/174)

nearside front lower ball joint cover small split but keeping the dirt out

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 May 2015 92,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting low 2mm (225/45/174)

nearside front lower ball joint cover small split but keeping the dirt out

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,575 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/R tyre very low/bald on inner edge.

O/S headlight aim on limits.

Oilo weeps from O/S of engine (Oil around engine sump).

Slight play in both front & rear A/R/B mounting bushes.

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect repair made to O/S/F tyre sidewall (225/45x17).

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/R tyre very low/bald on inner edge.

O/S headlight aim on limits.

Oilo weeps from O/S of engine (Oil around engine sump).

Slight play in both front & rear A/R/B mounting bushes.

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect repair made to O/S/F tyre sidewall (225/45x17).

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 70,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,806 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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EA04 VFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EA04 VFE, 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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EA04 VFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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