2004 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate: 60.9% (7,793 tests)
Is the 2004 X-Type getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.5% -3.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.8% -2.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.4% -4.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2004 X-Type
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3,208 | 28.6% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,996 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,721 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,042 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,025 | 9.1% |
| 6 | Tyres | 878 | 7.8% |
All X-Type years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,709 | 64.5% | -2.1 pts | 79,450 |
| 2002 | 4,064 | 63.7% | -2.0 pts | 83,747 |
| 2003 | 6,198 | 64.5% | -0.5 pts | 85,620 |
| 2004 (this page) | 7,793 | 60.9% | -3.4 pts | 96,709 |
| 2005 | 8,176 | 61.6% | -2.9 pts | 104,500 |
| 2006 | 9,679 | 62.7% | -1.7 pts | 108,532 |
| 2007 | 10,107 | 62.7% | -2.4 pts | 111,362 |
| 2008 | 13,043 | 64.8% | -0.4 pts | 110,909 |
| 2009 | 11,930 | 66.3% | -0.1 pts | 102,040 |
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FAQs
Is a 2004 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 60.9% of their MOT tests (7,793 tests, 2023–2025), -3.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 96,709 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 X-Type?
The median tested example shows 96,709 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2004 X-Type?
In this cohort petrols pass 63.7% of tests against 56.6% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.