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VU04 DSV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DSV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 127,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake leaver is not returning to its stop (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,187 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 112,096 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner to outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner to outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

temperature gauge does not appear to be working

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,405 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner outer sills areas repaired and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 99,343 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border line (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,470 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,679 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,369 miles

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

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

Slight body corrosion around rear trailing arm mounts

Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Slight body corrosion around rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,430 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,145 miles

corrosion beginning to sill panels

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,759 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,757 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,846 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,135 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 DSV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DSV, 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 DSV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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