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RE04 VTW

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,349 mi
Last recorded165,349 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VTW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 165,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L. illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted to underside/sills

underside of vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 149,109 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light on

front wiper blades split

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2015 135,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,873 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 101,873 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,403 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,829 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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RE04 VTW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE04 VTW, 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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RE04 VTW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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