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VU04 EYT

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EYT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,487 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 145,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 138,719 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 138,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,257 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,798 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 116,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 104,680 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs heavily worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside front and rear wheels,and offside rear

nearside front tyre tread 2mm-offside front 3mm-nearside rear2mm and offside rear 6mm

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,751 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 EYT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

VU04 EYT is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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