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MJ04 MSX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,725 mi
Last recorded137,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 MSX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 137,725 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 137,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,816 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 134,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,375 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,064 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,126 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,981 miles

N/S/R lower suspension arm inner bush split

O/S/R lower suspension arm inner bush split

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R lower suspension arm inner bush split

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

O/S/R lower suspension arm inner bush split

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 67,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,524 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 41,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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MJ04 MSX 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 MJ04 MSX, 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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MJ04 MSX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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