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FA04 SJV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,862 mi
Last recorded179,862 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 SJV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 179,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive siils,under sills,floors & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 178,481 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,sill to floors,sub-frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 178,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,sill to floors,sub-frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 177,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 175,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 173,553 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 172,058 miles

Oil leak ()

both sill to floors and spring mount areas slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 172,049 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sills in several places (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both sill to floors and spring mount areas slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floors and spring mount areas (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 163,891 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

major oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Mar 2016 163,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

major oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Mar 2015 154,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 146,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers

Fail 13 Mar 2014 146,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2013 139,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 139,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 132,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 127,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air bag light on

slight play in offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 118,778 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,698 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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FA04 SJV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA04 SJV, 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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FA04 SJV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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