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MS51 SMS

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 SMS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,801 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 45,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to cords !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,187 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 28,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 22,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 18,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 16,617 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,849 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 7,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,786 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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MS51 SMS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MS51 SMS, 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 MS51 SMS registered?

MS51 SMS is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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