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MX04 FCJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 FCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 114,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,336 miles

all brake disks pulsating very slightly

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

wheel arches/underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2024 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake disks pulsating very slightly

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

wheel arches/underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,568 miles

underbody/suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 95,564 miles

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

underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,465 miles

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

underbody corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,730 miles

rear suspension components corroding

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,564 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,560 miles

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

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

underbody /sill corosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,909 miles

both sides sills deteriorated/corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides sills corroding

parkbrake effort only just met system may require service or repair

Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides sills corroding

parkbrake effort only just met system may require service or repair

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,440 miles

plastic outer covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,128 miles

both sides outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,398 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly towards outer shoulders approx 2mm

rubber pipework resting on cooling fan housing causing it to wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,940 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 28,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MX04 FCJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MX04 FCJ, 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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MX04 FCJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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