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VU04 JZE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,897 mi
Last recorded119,897 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 JZE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,897 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 119,897 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 111,901 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 May 2024 106,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 99,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 93,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Dec 2018 69,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,011 miles

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,240 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,809 miles

coolant level low

oil leak from sump area

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,447 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,145 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 JZE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

VU04 JZE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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