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GJ54 BJU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,262 mi
Last recorded191,262 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BJU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 191,262 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 191,244 miles

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

Offside Front diesel filter units insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 186,490 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 186,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 175,978 miles

Both front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 175,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 159,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,267 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 136,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,955 miles

The front brake discs are worn

The front brake pads are very low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,899 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,433 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,769 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 BJU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ54 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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