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LB04 VLE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,577 mi
Last recorded154,577 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VLE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 154,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 148,563 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,672 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides complete inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 140,869 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (2.6.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides complete inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,689 miles

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Fail 25 Feb 2015 131,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,647 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 118,645 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,703 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,112 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,625 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,280 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LB04 VLE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel 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 LB04 VLE, 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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LB04 VLE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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