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FX54 VUV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,951 mi
Last recorded90,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VUV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,951 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,271 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended traped behind seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,286 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,286 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,847 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills floors corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,903 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner & outer bushes / Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,663 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,710 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,027 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,027 miles

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

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

engine management light on at dash

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,049 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,963 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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FX54 VUV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FX54 VUV, 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 FX54 VUV registered?

FX54 VUV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is FX54 VUV safe to buy?

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