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RF04 ZCA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

157,096 mi
Last recorded157,096 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZCA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 157,096 miles

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

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

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

inner/outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,039 miles

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 31 Dec 2020 152,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 8 Jul 2020 151,831 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres low tread on inner edges

corrosion starting on floorpan and sill areas

nsf door stiff to open sometimes

Pass 9 Aug 2019 143,558 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 143,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

requires brake fluid change

Fail 22 Jul 2019 143,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,042 miles

BOTH SILL SHOWING CORROSION ON OUTER SILL

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

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

o/s/f side lamp dim

Fail 1 Aug 2017 134,459 miles

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

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

BOTH SILL SHOWING CORROSION ON OUTER SILL

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

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

o/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 112,028 miles

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

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

o/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,028 miles

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

o/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 107,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,984 miles

all tyres worn to limit

front discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

tread on all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Fail 28 May 2012 98,736 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 98,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,695 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,653 miles

front pads low

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,652 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,134 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 ZCA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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