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VU04 DZS

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DZS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear numberplate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,047 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear numberplate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 117,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn on inside ( both) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and perished in treads

Offside Rear lower front suspension arm inner rose joint dust cover split

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn D bush's (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

both wiper blades split but clearing screen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 117,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort = 12 kg of force (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn on inside ( both) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and perished in treads

Offside Rear caliper hand brake actuator seised in full on position

Offside Rear lower front suspension arm inner rose joint dust cover split

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn D bush's (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

both wiper blades split but clearing screen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,842 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r handbrake actuator lever stuck on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,829 miles

Front brake hoses show signs of chaffing

N/s/r brake hose damp

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake hoses show signs of chaffing

N/s/r brake hose damp

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,631 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 77,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008

f/brake pads low

n/s/r radius arm bush slight play

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 57,406 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front and rear pads 70% worn

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 DZS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 DZS, 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 VU04 DZS registered?

VU04 DZS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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