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BK54 ETJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,246 mi
Last recorded131,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ETJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 131,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high The adjuster is faulty. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 119,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,237 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced N/S/F O/S/F LENS MISTED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 118,230 miles

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

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced N/S/F O/S/F LENS MISTED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,500 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 113,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,588 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not operating (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 93,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,695 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,129 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,537 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs lipped

front tyres getting low 3mm approx and wearing on inner edges

rear seat belts not checked,seats folded down and vehicle loaded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,442 miles

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

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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BK54 ETJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BK54 ETJ, 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 BK54 ETJ registered?

BK54 ETJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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