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RL04 HRU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HRU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 195,600 miles

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

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

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

n's'f tyre uneven wear

o's'f tyre uneven wear

oil leak

part off rear subframe corroded

rust spots under car

Pass 7 Aug 2015 186,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 186,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 177,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 177,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise n/s and o/s outer sill advise front cross member corrored

Fail 17 Jul 2013 169,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise n/s and o/s outer sill advise front cross member corrored

Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 160,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 153,029 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front and rear anti roll bar to body bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

O/s lower tail light is not working.

There is a pinhole in the n/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

There is a rattle from the front of the engine which increases as more electrics are turned on.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 152,936 miles

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

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

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front and rear anti roll bar to body bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

O/s lower tail light is not working.

There is a pinhole in the n/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

There is a rattle from the front of the engine which increases as more electrics are turned on.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 138,548 miles

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 138,167 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 115,277 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 104,283 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 104,241 miles

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

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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RL04 HRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RL04 HRU, 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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RL04 HRU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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