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FG04 EXJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 99,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,679 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area, n/s wearing low on outer tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,202 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,571 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,088 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,352 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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FG04 EXJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG04 EXJ, 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 FG04 EXJ registered?

FG04 EXJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is FG04 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 EXJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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