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LJ04 VJL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,104 mi
Last recorded199,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VJL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 199,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 196,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 187,128 miles

Oil leak ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 13 Mar 2017 187,128 miles

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,292 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 23 Feb 2016 165,292 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 139,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 139,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,235 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,409 miles

4 pin towbar fitted to the vehicle

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,409 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

4 pin towbar fitted to the vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 66,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,258 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,249 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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LJ04 VJL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 VJL, 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 LJ04 VJL registered?

LJ04 VJL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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