2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Petrol · FM53 ULD
2004 Jaguar X-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 89,388 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM53 ULD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 89,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FM53 ULD Mileage History
- 11/11/202168,217 mi
- 30/08/202273,659 mi+5,442 mi
- 19/01/202481,171 mi+7,512 mi
- 19/01/202481,171 mi
- 27/02/202589,388 mi+8,217 mi
Average of roughly 6,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM53 ULD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar X-Type (FM53 ULD) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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