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VU04 HWS

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 86,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,456 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,432 miles

Front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,925 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,925 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear lights slightly interacting with each other

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Rear tyres perished

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack and arms

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

slight play in steering rack and arms

Nearside Rear lights slightly interacting with each other

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Rear tyres perished

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorating

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,288 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

side to side movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,321 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear coil springs rusty

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear inner brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,773 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,925 miles

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

fuel cap broken still seals bot top loose looks to have been repaired once already

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,598 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 HWS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

VU04 HWS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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