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RF04 ZBG

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZBG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 98,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL GETTING WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 98,226 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL GETTING WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,529 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 97,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,861 miles

Front bonnet secondary catch not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central brake pipe rubbing on chassis

Offside Rear brake pipe rubbing on chassis

Fail 4 Jun 2021 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet secondary catch not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central brake pipe rubbing on chassis

Offside Rear brake pipe rubbing on chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front airbag light has been turned off for baby seat

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front airbag light has been turned off for baby seat

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 92,918 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,150 miles

O/S H/BRAKE LOWER EFFORT THAN N/S

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,107 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

reverse light sinop

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,041 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,961 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,557 miles

brake fluid reqs changing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,885 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 75,806 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 66,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,319 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 42,697 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 ZBG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RF04 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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