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SF04 GGL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

317,305 mi
Last recorded317,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 GGL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 317,305 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 313,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 294,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 293,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 276,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 272,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 245,570 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 244,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 203,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 186,151 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018
Fail 11 Sep 2018 185,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 171,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 171,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 131,324 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,381 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf mirror cracked

nsf tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf mirror cracked

nsf tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,288 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 58,262 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,462 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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SF04 GGL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SF04 GGL, 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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SF04 GGL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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