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GJ54 BHY

2004 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,245 mi
Last recorded182,245 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BHY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 182,245 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 182,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 153,256 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Some of the under body and sub frames have been undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2024 153,256 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some of the under body and sub frames have been undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,538 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,954 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,715 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,715 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,138 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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GJ54 BHY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ54 BHY, 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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GJ54 BHY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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