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RV04 VUF

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 VUF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,087 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 123,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 117,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from underside of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,456 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from underside of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from joiners to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both from joiners to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front cv boot starting to deteriate

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,963 miles

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber dust boot adrift

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,870 miles

N/S/F Shock Absorber Dust Cover perishing

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,870 miles

N/S/F Shock Absorber Dust Cover perishing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,118 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,025 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,967 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 64,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,941 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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RV04 VUF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV04 VUF, 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 RV04 VUF registered?

RV04 VUF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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