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GU04 PLJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine malfunction light on

Fail 25 Mar 2020 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine malfunction light on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 107,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine malfunctiuon light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,347 miles

Nearside Front perishing & wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,119 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front perishing & wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,787 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S to O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,409 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 91,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,177 miles

Both rear track control arms have slight play

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,333 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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GU04 PLJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GU04 PLJ, 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 GU04 PLJ registered?

GU04 PLJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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