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RA54 UTC

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,328 mi
Last recorded174,328 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UTC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,328 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body slight corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2019 174,291 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 174,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff in operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,006 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

windscreen has various little chips

Fail 26 Oct 2018 170,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

windscreen has various little chips

Pass 25 Oct 2017 164,400 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

general corrosion to under-body

rear seats not in use

Pass 20 Oct 2016 158,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 153,324 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2015 153,324 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded and worn to excess (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front worn to excess (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to inner and outer edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2013 141,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cprrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2013 141,354 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cprrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2012 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight perishing to inner and outer edges of tread of os rear tyre

treads low on both front tyres

various damage to ns rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 137,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight perishing to inner and outer edges of tread of os rear tyre

treads low on both front tyres

various damage to ns rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2011 131,484 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns front fog lamp lens chipped and holed

various damage to ns rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 1 Nov 2011 131,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns front fog lamp lens chipped and holed

various damage to ns rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 2 Apr 2010 118,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 108,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,812 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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RA54 UTC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA54 UTC, 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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RA54 UTC is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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