MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
excess travel on parkbrake
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
excess travel on parkbrake
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
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
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
both front brake discs slightly lipped
unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath
nearside front tyre worn down to min tread depth
offside front tyre worn down to min tread depth
How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?
Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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