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GR53 JXE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 JXE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 65,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads appear thin - recommend inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly split & perished - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend inspection (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend inspection (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp aim will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads appear thin - recommend inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly split & perished - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend inspection (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend inspection (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 47,387 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 44,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and cut on tread , perished , strong advice (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and cut on tread , perished , strong advice (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,812 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,771 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,751 miles

wear on inner edge of tread on offside front Tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,678 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear Tyre

start of wear on inner edge of offside front Tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,063 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear Tyre

Start of wear on inner edge of offside front Tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 18,477 miles

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

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

small tear in outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,918 miles

slight damage on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GR53 JXE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GR53 JXE, 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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GR53 JXE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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