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VU04 FBB

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FBB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 124,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,894 miles

both outer sills corroded.

rear anti rollbar mount bushes worn.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,894 miles

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

both outer sills corroded.

rear anti rollbar mount bushes worn.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,304 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 93,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,147 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,568 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,947 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 FBB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

VU04 FBB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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