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VN54 AGU

2004 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,203 mi
Last recorded45,203 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 AGU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,852 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear arm and suspension bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 44,485 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail D bush not fitted and lose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear arm and suspension bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,555 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 42,552 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,523 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,242 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre purished

Offside Rear tyre purished

Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,109 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,008 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 26 Aug 2014 35,008 miles

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

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

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 30 Aug 2013 32,667 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,658 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,439 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,011 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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VN54 AGU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN54 AGU, 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 VN54 AGU registered?

VN54 AGU is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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