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FE04 FRU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,422 mi
Last recorded211,422 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 FRU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 211,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 211,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 205,572 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi fouling spring

under car heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 199,900 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 199,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 3 bolt (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 195,209 miles

o/s/f drive boot damp

Fail 22 Jan 2015 195,209 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f drive boot damp

Pass 13 Jan 2014 186,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 186,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 171,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 171,652 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 159,313 miles

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

front pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 140,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 122,535 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,551 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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FE04 FRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE04 FRU, 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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FE04 FRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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