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MA04 BFU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 BFU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 132,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met brakes may need service or adjustment

sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 132,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

parking brake performance only just met brakes may need service or adjustment

sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 132,319 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,158 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 132,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 124,595 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 124,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,906 miles

excess travel on parkbrake

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,906 miles

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

excess travel on parkbrake

Pass 30 May 2013 109,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 103,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

fuel filler net corroded

rear sub frame and rear chasis rails corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to sub frame

Pass 18 Jun 2011 99,076 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

piece of metal sticking out of inner shoulder of nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,280 miles

both front tyres worn down to minimum tread depth

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn down to minimum tread depth

offside front coil spring corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 70,289 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,486 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to min tread depth

offside front tyre worn down to min tread depth

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,962 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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MA04 BFU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA04 BFU, 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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MA04 BFU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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