2004 Jaguar X-Type · 11,372 MOT tests
2004 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2004 Jaguar X-Types fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 X-Type years (11,372 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 45.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 98,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,372
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.4% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.6%
- Lights and electrics17.4%
- Brakes14.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.7%
- Tyres8.8%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.42%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.07%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.33%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.89%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.68%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.6%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (14.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2004 Jaguar X-Types fail 45.7% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 X-Type years (11,372 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.42% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.07% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Jaguar X-Type shows 98,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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