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VF04 VZV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 VZV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 148,122 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 148,116 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dashboard (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both n/s and o/s side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 138,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 137,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 125,689 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 115,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,828 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,214 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,546 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,948 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking badly from gearbox

passenger airbag warning light on

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,084 miles

Oil leak

oil getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut but not through to cords

Fail 7 Nov 2008 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

EML on

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,510 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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VF04 VZV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VF04 VZV, 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 VF04 VZV registered?

VF04 VZV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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