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MJ54 VGY

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VGY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 59,574 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 59,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,601 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 55,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 51,913 miles

both rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2022 51,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,446 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2020 48,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,899 miles

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,509 miles

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

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 42,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,871 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 12,465 miles

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

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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MJ54 VGY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ54 VGY, 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 MJ54 VGY registered?

MJ54 VGY is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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