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VU04 DBY

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DBY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,995 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,917 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 112,360 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis and sills

corrosion on rear coil springs

grease at nearside front lower ball joint boot

nearside front brake hose twisted

offside front fog light lens broken

Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis and sills

corrosion on rear coil springs

grease at nearside front lower ball joint boot

nearside front brake hose twisted

nearside front side light dim

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,768 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,111 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,111 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,872 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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VU04 DBY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU04 DBY, 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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VU04 DBY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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