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MX04 FCU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

206,269 mi
Last recorded206,269 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 206,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 203,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 203,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 197,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 194,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 194,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 187,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 187,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt in inner bush loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 177,079 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 176,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 157,068 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,569 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 137,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 110,068 miles

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake disc inner scored

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 169,635 miles

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 169,635 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 169,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,854 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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MX04 FCU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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