Jaguar X Type Classic D (2004)
2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Jaguar X-Type Classic D is a serious reliability gamble—only 37% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly two-thirds fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so failures tend to be manageable rather than safety-critical.
At nearly 138,000 miles on average, these cars are well-worn, and the 0.74 failures per vehicle tell us they're accumulating legitimate wear-and-tear issues rather than one-off problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a Jaguar specialist and expect repair costs—these aren't cheap cars to fix, and the MOT pattern suggests you'll be visiting the garage regularly.
What to check before buying a 2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D vehicles fall between 116,110 and 158,106 miles.
2004 Jaguar X Type Classic D — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
MOT History Averages
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