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SM04 VUS

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VUS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 116,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 112,551 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,611 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,502 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,603 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 70,477 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,998 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SM04 VUS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc 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 SM04 VUS, 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 SM04 VUS registered?

SM04 VUS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SM04 VUS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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