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FL54 ZDU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,190 mi
Last recorded65,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZDU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 65,190 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 65,764 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

eml light is on and also coil light flashing

Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1of2 front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt condition worn

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,042 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,979 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,836 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,751 miles

all 4 brake discs rusted

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,948 miles

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

power stering fluid low

Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,110 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,110 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,958 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,192 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,156 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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FL54 ZDU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL54 ZDU, 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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FL54 ZDU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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