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ME51 MFE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME51 MFE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front radiator mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,213 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded and connecting suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 120,213 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded and connecting suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,065 miles

Central Front radiator mount frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,065 miles

Central Front radiator mount frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicator bulb white changed (4.4.3 (a))

Rear all rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,808 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,702 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 118,702 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2 x "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 118,212 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 116,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brace support bar rotten

Pass 24 May 2018 114,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 114,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2017 112,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 109,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 103,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2015 103,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,030 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,025 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,984 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,931 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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ME51 MFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ME51 MFE, 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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ME51 MFE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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