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MV54 XSF

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,605 mi
Last recorded223,605 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XSF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 223,605 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill and under floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides corroded on outer sill and under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front crash bar / radiator hanger corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 223,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 220,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 217,902 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 217,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 210,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 204,773 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2017 197,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 197,299 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 192,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 187,700 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 187,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 183,656 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 183,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 175,082 miles

All metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

Front and rear brake discs corroded but NOT to excess.

Slight bind on N/S/R brake.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 160,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 160,252 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 122,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 122,648 miles

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

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

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

slight condesation of n/s/f headlamp

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,585 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,110 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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MV54 XSF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV54 XSF, 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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MV54 XSF is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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