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GU04 PLZ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 109,450 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all 4 sides lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 109,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 102,864 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 96,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,940 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,052 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)

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

strong advise - both sides front brake discs inner surfaces heavily corrodded & pitted reducing braking area - attention needed to braking system

tapley brake test carried out

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,010 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s front iner brake disc's worn uneven

Pass 23 May 2012 65,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 58,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,831 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 PLZ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 PLZ, 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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GU04 PLZ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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