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EA04 VFJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,964 mi
Last recorded155,964 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 155,964 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 155,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded with 30cm of a prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,768 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 142,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

EML light on

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded osr/nsr (2.4.C.1b)

coolant pipes bulging

nsf tyre edge heavily wirn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,039 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 124,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,981 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly delaminated

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly delaminated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,251 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,836 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2008 55,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,102 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 VFJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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