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VA04 LFU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 LFU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 127,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 122,968 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 122,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,115 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre very low and out of shape on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and lniks

small engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 103,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 103,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,842 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 96,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2014 81,216 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 70,063 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 50,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 43,095 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 35,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,284 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 LFU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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