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FCA 237S

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 237S
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat mounting o/s /front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat mounting n/s/front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from header tank

Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from header tank

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,968 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 67,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill.trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,188 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,638 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corode (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,465 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,150 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,401 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,483 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,485 miles

offside rear shock absorber lower bush starting to split

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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FCA 237S is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FCA 237S, 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 FCA 237S registered?

FCA 237S is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FCA 237S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 237S shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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