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RF04 ZBE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,487 mi
Last recorded162,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZBE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 162,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components in general corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 162,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed wIthin 30cms of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside (arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components in general corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 143,480 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 128,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine noise ….alternator bearing/tensioner/crank pulley???

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 121,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded (4.1.4 (b))

alternator noise under load?

Fail 3 Jun 2020 121,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded (4.1.4 (b))

alternator noise under load?

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,141 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 115,139 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 72,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 48,703 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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RF04 ZBE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF04 ZBE, 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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RF04 ZBE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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