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VX53 HDJ

2004 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HDJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 84,408 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 80,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 75,786 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 75,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 60,912 miles

brake fluid cap fractured but not leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 52,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to babyseat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,981 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to babyseat fitted

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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VX53 HDJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VX53 HDJ, 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 VX53 HDJ registered?

VX53 HDJ is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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