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VA04 ULU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 ULU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,384 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,577 miles

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,301 miles

slight corrosion to nearside sill.

slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,610 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 62,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,177 miles

both rear springs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 56,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,338 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 ULU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ULU, 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 ULU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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