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VA04 ULM

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,086 mi
Last recorded106,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 ULM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,086 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 95,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 95,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside handbrake cables not in clips

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions is high

Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emmisions is high

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,256 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak engine o/s area

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak engine o/s area

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,821 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 62,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,586 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel (poss bearing)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,214 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 ULM is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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