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AE54 ZYJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 146,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 144,850 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 141,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,750 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 117,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is a runflat (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

gearbox fluid leak

n/s/f inner wing shield damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

slight wear and lip front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,911 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,707 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 157,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 157,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,917 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 92,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,430 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,057 miles

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

chip in screen

inner front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,057 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip in screen

inner front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,670 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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AE54 ZYJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE54 ZYJ, 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 AE54 ZYJ registered?

AE54 ZYJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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