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BL53 UBJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,751 mi
Last recorded132,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,751 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Inner wheel arch shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 126,598 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 122,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 119,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 114,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,415 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 93,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 87,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,853 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 79,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 76,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,209 miles

engine covers +under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,899 miles

front pads starting to get

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,782 miles

front +rear pads getting down

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,741 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,930 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 28,917 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BL53 UBJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 UBJ, 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 BL53 UBJ registered?

BL53 UBJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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