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SJ04 JEL

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JEL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,588 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 74,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 74,053 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 68,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking/spitting

coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2015 63,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,407 miles

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

damage to nearside front.no sharp edges or loose panels

Fail 22 May 2014 56,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

damage to nearside front.no sharp edges or loose panels

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2011 36,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 May 2010 28,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,514 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,513 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Very slight bulge in o/s/f tyre outer side wall .

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,487 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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SJ04 JEL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 JEL, 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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SJ04 JEL is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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