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VA04 LFR

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 LFR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 74,045 miles

Underbody, subframes, suspension and brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,878 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle underbody including front and rear subframes heavily undersealed.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 72,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area marked in yellow. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle underbody including front and rear subframes heavily undersealed.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,505 miles

Offside Rear sill soft but not holed

Pass 28 Aug 2023 70,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,363 miles

Front Subframe is coated in underseal

Rear Subframe is coated in under seal

Underside of vehicle is coated in underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,358 miles

Front subframe covered with underseal

Rear subframe covered with underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,402 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 62,299 miles

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,051 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,046 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,108 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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VA04 LFR is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VA04 LFR, 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 VA04 LFR registered?

VA04 LFR is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is VA04 LFR safe to buy?

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