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GY53 FKA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,373 mi
Last recorded73,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FKA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 73,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 73,373 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,090 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,453 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,263 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 50,538 miles

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

oil leak offside engine area

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,020 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inner brake pads worn low (closer examination recomended)

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,556 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge not exposing cords

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,312 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GY53 FKA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY53 FKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 FKA registered?

GY53 FKA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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