CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK54 SZE

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 SZE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 64,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 64,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 62,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,763 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 61,763 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall to tread

Offside Front sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall to tread

Fail 17 Sep 2020 61,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall to tread

Offside Front sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall to tread

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,784 miles

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

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,279 miles

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,565 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,986 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe clip

exhaust corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake pipe clip

exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,429 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe clip

exhaust corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,845 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs corrosion

offside rear brake pipe clip

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,506 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,502 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,689 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
Full Jaguar X-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK54 SZE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK54 SZE, 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

How do I check the history of MK54 SZE?

You can check the full history of MK54 SZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK54 SZE registered?

MK54 SZE is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is MK54 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK54 SZE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK54 SZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK54 SZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.