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RA04 LJE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,001 mi
Last recorded166,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 LJE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 166,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 163,955 miles

all indicators showing white light

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs badly grooved,lipped & corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs lipped /worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 163,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all indicators showing white light

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs badly grooved,lipped & corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs lipped /worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,210 miles

all indicators show white light

all rear suspension bushes splitting

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,unable to fully check seatbelt

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs badly worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 145,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all indicators show white light

all rear suspension bushes splitting

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,unable to fully check seatbelt

corroded brake pipe o/s/r

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs badly worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,000 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 109,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,768 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,514 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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RA04 LJE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA04 LJE, 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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What year was RA04 LJE registered?

RA04 LJE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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