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VO04 SXU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 SXU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 99,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 98,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 98,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 97,153 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp full beam dim

Rear both tyres have been run flat

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,999 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 95,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 93,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,096 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 92,091 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2020 91,569 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 91,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,989 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,987 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,695 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner egdes

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,443 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,171 miles

brake pedal slightly creeps

brake pedal travel seems slightly long

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pedal slightly creeps

brake pedal travel seems slightly long

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,224 miles

both rear tyres perished to excess

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,265 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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VO04 SXU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO04 SXU, 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 VO04 SXU registered?

VO04 SXU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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