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BW53 YBY

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,483 mi
Last recorded115,483 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YBY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,483 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 112,005 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 104,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,780 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,777 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,414 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,407 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush advise new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,353 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,461 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,371 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,423 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BW53 YBY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BW53 YBY, 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 BW53 YBY registered?

BW53 YBY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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