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SL54 VVB

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VVB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 31,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 31,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 27,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 22,744 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 22,744 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 17,523 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 17,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Small "s" arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 17,343 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 17,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 17,144 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 17,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,486 miles

offside rear brake caliper not fully returning

slight bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,275 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,275 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall

offside rear tyre looks soft

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,068 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front and offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewalls

offside rear brake binding on slightly

tyre pressures need checked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,440 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres soft

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,666 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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SL54 VVB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SL54 VVB, 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 SL54 VVB registered?

SL54 VVB is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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