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S5 VLV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VLV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,085 miles

Rear Fuel tank strap has started to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,683 miles

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension,both floor to sill

Fail 15 Dec 2016 113,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension,both floor to sill

Fail 23 May 2016 113,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside windscreen wipers split

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 103,812 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,330 miles

fuel tank support straps corroded.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 83,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,240 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,945 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 54,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S5 VLV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S5 VLV, 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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S5 VLV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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