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FB04 EWT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,998 mi
Last recorded189,998 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EWT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 189,998 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear at rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + movement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corodid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 177,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion underside vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 163,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 163,578 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet hinge seized (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,361 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 149,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 135,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,710 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,555 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,169 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 EWT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FB04 EWT, 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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FB04 EWT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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