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VN04 ZPE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,085 mi
Last recorded169,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ZPE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 169,085 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jun 2017 169,080 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2016 164,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 162,299 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2015 162,299 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 153,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 144,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 144,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012
Fail 9 Jun 2012 129,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 115,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,658 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 108,658 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2009 102,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,543 miles

front number plate cracked on lower edge

nearside rear tyre cut across tread

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,521 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 ZPE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZPE, 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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VN04 ZPE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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