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SM04 VVU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,666 mi
Last recorded180,666 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VVU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 180,666 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides shock absorber weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 180,658 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides shock absorber weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 159,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

front pads getting low to the lip on the disc's

fuel line front to rear slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 140,041 miles

Advise metal fuel pipe very rusty front to back

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 140,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Advise metal fuel pipe very rusty front to back

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 120,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,281 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 98,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 53,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn slightly at inner edges but still ok at time of test

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 VVU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM04 VVU registered?

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

Is SM04 VVU safe to buy?

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