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KB04 ZLE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 ZLE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,746 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 131,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,676 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm front mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 126,676 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to both rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm front mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 115,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,754 miles

front tyres low on edges, rear brake pipes have corrosion,

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,541 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,613 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only seized hand brake mechanism, (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes minor corrosion,f-r brake pipe minor corrosion,osr disc corrosion on surface,

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 20 Oct 2015 73,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,825 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,907 miles

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

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,989 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 60,570 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,306 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Slight oil leak o/s/f inner driveshaft seal.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 44,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F side light dim

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB04 ZLE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KB04 ZLE, 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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KB04 ZLE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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