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FV04 FET

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,373 mi
Last recorded186,373 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FET
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2021 186,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split allowing ingress. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both arms leading bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps deteriorating. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure/rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc heat discolouration.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 168,914 miles

Front head lamp lens cloudy but not affecting beam

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 168,914 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front head lamp lens cloudy but not affecting beam

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,570 miles

underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion, nothing appears excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various points of corrosion throughout remaining chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 28% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,015 miles

Brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, do not appear excessively corroded

Handbrake needs very firm pull to reach minimum 16%

Pass 17 Jul 2014

Centre pipes have corrosion, coated in grease, does not appear excessive

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary repair made to offside headlamp to correct aim

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre pipes have corrosion, coated in grease, does not appear excessive

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,584 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 102,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,361 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 1 Sep 2011 66,120 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and scored

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,906 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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FV04 FET is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV04 FET, 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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FV04 FET is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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