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HT53 TMU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 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

RegistrationHT53 TMU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 59,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 56,686 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,610 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 52,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,536 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,631 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 42,631 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,814 miles

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

near side rear brake disc corroded

offside front wing mirror cracked

transverse box to prop leaking oil

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,511 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,727 miles

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

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

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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HT53 TMU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT53 TMU, 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 HT53 TMU registered?

HT53 TMU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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