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VN04 HFY

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,043 mi
Last recorded168,043 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 HFY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 168,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 156,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement out bust to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement out bust to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,617 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 147,617 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear radius arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,199 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 139,189 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bth rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 120,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,165 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,175 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,304 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,191 miles

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

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

front discs worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,813 miles

eml on

front discs wearing

light misting of oil on steering rack

n/s/f plastic wheel arch trim insecure

slight movement and wear in rear antiroll bar bracket bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,158 miles

front brake discs wearing low

o/s/f door handle stiff

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,172 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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VN04 HFY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN04 HFY, 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 VN04 HFY registered?

VN04 HFY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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