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VU04 GUE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,143 mi
Last recorded121,143 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 121,143 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose is slightly twisted

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 121,143 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose is slightly twisted

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,239 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2018 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2017 105,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 105,761 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,792 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 95,340 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 85,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 71,384 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 GUE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 GUE registered?

VU04 GUE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 GUE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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