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VU54 RXV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 RXV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,361 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 49,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 20 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 49,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 40,673 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied areas/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,367 miles

Inner sill units and components displaying corrosion/vehicle undersealed

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 39,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sill units and components displaying corrosion/vehicle undersealed

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear reverse lamp not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 38,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18/92y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear reverse lamp not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,842 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 32,800 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing perished (0.1 (b))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,412 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 21,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,825 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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VU54 RXV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU54 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 RXV registered?

VU54 RXV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is VU54 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 RXV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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