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HF04 VRU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VRU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 112,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,500 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety catch siezed

wiring connections at front of n/s and o/s inner wing panels badly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 108,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety catch siezed

wiring connections at front of n/s and o/s inner wing panels badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,189 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,569 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 98,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,155 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,677 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,881 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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HF04 VRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF04 VRU, 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 HF04 VRU registered?

HF04 VRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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