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HF04 XHW

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XHW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 126,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,769 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 6 Nov 2024 118,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,340 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,337 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,499 miles

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

Handbrake Travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Rusty & Leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2022 107,495 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Handbrake Travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Rusty & Leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,057 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

small exhaust blow

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 86,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs scored

Fail 7 May 2019 86,506 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs scored

Pass 11 May 2018 80,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 79,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,165 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

free play in parking brake

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake efficiency on limit 16%

handbrake travel high close to limit

o/s/r trailing arm bush unbonding

oil leak

play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,026 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

free play in parking brake

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake efficiency on limit 16%

handbrake travel high close to limit

o/s/r trailing arm bush unbonding

oil leak

play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 6 May 2016 67,528 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear seats down at time of test

side to side movement in front anti-roll bar

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,919 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 58,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,342 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,195 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,269 miles

slight dampness around pas pump aera

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,691 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted in n/s/r not allowing full inspestion of seatbelt

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 XHW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XHW, 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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HF04 XHW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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