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M8 VXT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,665 mi
Last recorded180,665 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VXT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 180,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 171,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 162,370 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 162,359 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked in Yellow Chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 147,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,310 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,259 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,934 miles

n/s headlight image has no kick up to the left

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,934 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlight image has no kick up to the left

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,892 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,236 miles

air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,234 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,689 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,536 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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M8 VXT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M8 VXT, 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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M8 VXT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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