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YL53 OUV

2004 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 OUV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,988 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,416 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 105,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 105,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 104,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,182 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 104,182 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,838 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 103,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,296 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear brake pipes rubbing on sub frame and un cliped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,896 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,896 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,266 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,616 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,216 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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YL53 OUV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL53 OUV, 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 YL53 OUV registered?

YL53 OUV is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is YL53 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 OUV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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