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AC53 MAX

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MAX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 117,402 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,719 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 106,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,536 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 102,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 92,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 92,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog lamp inoperative (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Caliper carrier top bolt loose and bottom bolt missing. (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm slightly bent out of shape (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,377 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres on vehicle wearing inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,502 miles

Coolant level low

EML warning on

Front brake discs corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant level low

Front brake discs corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake pad cracked...pad not complete....advise to replace

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,280 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,475 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,865 miles

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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AC53 MAX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC53 MAX, 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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AC53 MAX is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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