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VK04 HWU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HWU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 121,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 21 Jun 2022 120,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 114,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,535 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,218 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre soft

front tyres worn on edges

rust to outer sills + covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 174,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre soft

front tyres worn on edges

rust to outer sills + covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,962 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,301 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,226 miles

FRONT DICS PADS FITTED

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VK04 HWU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK04 HWU, 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 VK04 HWU registered?

VK04 HWU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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