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GU04 VZL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VZL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 135,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded offside and nearside

Pass 10 May 2023 135,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 135,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 135,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 135,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 134,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 134,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,935 miles

slight noise from neearsidesteeringrack

Pass 10 May 2017 133,462 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 131,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 131,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 128,526 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 128,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 125,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 125,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2013 122,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 122,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 117,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,623 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 108,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 108,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2009 100,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 100,547 miles

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,583 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 92,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,502 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 VZL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

GU04 VZL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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