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ML54 MXP

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

129,619 mi
Last recorded129,619 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MXP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 129,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 126,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 99,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged been run flat

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,641 miles

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

coolant leaking front engine area but not dripping

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

coolant leaking front engine area but not dripping

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,359 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,357 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Engine (anti-freeze)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,230 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,223 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

driver seat belt locking device sticking but working

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre 3m and wearing on inneredge

offside front seatbelt locking device slightly sticking

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,245 miles

nearside front tyre 3m and wearing on inneredge

offside front seatbelt locking device slightly sticking

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,464 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 20,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML54 MXP is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ML54 MXP, 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 ML54 MXP registered?

ML54 MXP is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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