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RJ54 VHU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VHU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,433 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.,

Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 137,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 136,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,702 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,888 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 132,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 132,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 131,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 124,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,334 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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RJ54 VHU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RJ54 VHU, 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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What year was RJ54 VHU registered?

RJ54 VHU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ54 VHU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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