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VA04 ULX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,565 mi
Last recorded160,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 ULX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 160,565 miles

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint cover damaged

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded / under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded / under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip zone b (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 160,565 miles

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint cover damaged

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded / under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded / under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip zone b (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 149,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,703 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

n/s/f tyre small cuts in outter side wall

Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

n/s/f tyre small cuts in outter side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,407 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,493 miles

front number plate needs renewing soon.

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear getting low

o/s/f tyre getting down

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,629 miles

o/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear getting low.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,012 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs both corroded, nearside slightly worse.

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 ULX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

VA04 ULX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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