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RF54 DNU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,601 mi
Last recorded148,601 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 DNU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 148,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 122,722 miles

offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,722 miles

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

offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,377 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,550 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wear inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,033 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 26 Apr 2014 57,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,109 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,330 miles

both front tyres worn from edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,018 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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RF54 DNU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF54 DNU, 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 RF54 DNU registered?

RF54 DNU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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