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RL04 HSE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HSE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 141,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,509 miles

rear anti roll bar bush is worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,896 miles

front discs

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 99,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,243 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear roll bar saddles badly worn

both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

front brake pads low 3/4000 miles max

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,173 miles

both rear roll bar saddles badly worn

both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

front brake pads low 3/4000 miles max

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2007 29,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,983 miles

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

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

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 HSE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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