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VU04 LUB

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

203,621 mi
Last recorded203,621 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LUB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 203,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both sides front outer sills corroded but not exessively

Pass 25 Apr 2018 200,742 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link rubbing on coil spring

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full visual inspection of condition

Fail 16 Apr 2018 200,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link rubbing on coil spring

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full visual inspection of condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017 190,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 180,583 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2016 180,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2015 167,531 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2015 167,527 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 152,977 miles

All rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 152,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

All rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 137,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 121,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 103,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear shockabsorbers bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,973 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 61,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,477 miles

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

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 LUB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

VU04 LUB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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