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FA54 VNU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,657 mi
Last recorded109,657 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VNU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,657 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,657 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,056 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,063 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,432 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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FA54 VNU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA54 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA54 VNU?

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What year was FA54 VNU registered?

FA54 VNU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is FA54 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 VNU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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