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VU04 EJK

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EJK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 114,927 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 113,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DROPLINK DAMAGED BY COIL SPRING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,832 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,209 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,728 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 105,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT ADJUST DOWN. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ALONG LENGTH OF CAR,IN FIXING CLIPS,PIPES ARE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,104 miles

1.passenger airbag light on.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,071 miles

rear brakes slighty binding///rear tyres low///o/s/f/tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,587 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,590 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 EJK is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

VU04 EJK is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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