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SL04 FHW

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FHW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,589 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,587 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,816 miles

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

o/s front brake binding

rear suspension arms and member corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front brake binding

rear suspension arms and member corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,599 miles

EXCESS OIL LEAK (from gearbox)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,597 miles

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

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

EXCESS OIL LEAK (from gearbox)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

IMBALANCE OF 14% 0N FRONT BRAKES

LOW READINGS NEARSIDE REAR(parking brake)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,552 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,552 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,163 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,278 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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SL04 FHW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL04 FHW, 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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SL04 FHW is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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