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PY04 FWG

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

209,118 mi
Last recorded209,118 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 FWG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 209,118 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 209,118 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner to outer sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Close to wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 204,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 204,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill hold and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hold and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill hold and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 200,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 200,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 194,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 194,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 181,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 181,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,137 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 157,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 141,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,473 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,880 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,256 miles

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

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

handbrake effort 18% (min 16%) advise further inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge. dual depth tyre fitted. uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise rear brakes out of balance 27%! further inspection required.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge. dual depth tyre fitted. uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise rear brakes out of balance 27%! further inspection required.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,492 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,152 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,151 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,759 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,143 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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PY04 FWG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 PY04 FWG, 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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PY04 FWG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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