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VA04 ABU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 ABU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides- upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill panel is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill panel is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,230 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,764 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 95,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,566 miles

exhaust system corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,448 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,448 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,054 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Cooling leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,580 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 67,850 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 60,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2014 60,673 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 54,984 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,815 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low (2mm) on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2011 43,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 36,008 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,420 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge,n/s=2.0mm,o/s=1.60mm

Fail 9 Jun 2007 19,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge,n/s=2.0mm,o/s=1.60mm

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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VA04 ABU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VA04 ABU, 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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VA04 ABU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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