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RJ04 TFE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,297 mi
Last recorded53,297 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 TFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,297 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 53,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from front differential

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,630 miles

Central Front Exhaust/exhaust down pipe mounting corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipes/hoses corroded

Rear Sub-frame/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2023 50,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust/exhaust down pipe mounting corroded

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipes/hoses corroded

Rear Sub-frame/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 49,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,248 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,203 miles

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

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge to 2mm

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,258 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,103 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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RJ04 TFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ04 TFE, 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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RJ04 TFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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