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FB04 EWE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EWE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 81,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,464 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,464 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,812 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,819 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,557 miles

all 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm 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 24 Jul 2008 33,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm 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 28 Jul 2007 31,203 miles

nial embedded in nsr tyre

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 31,201 miles

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

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

Corrosion/wear on brake discs.

nsr tyre nail.

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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FB04 EWE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FB04 EWE, 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 FB04 EWE registered?

FB04 EWE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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