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653 FLY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 FLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,053 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,672 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,121 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,990 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

front brake pads wearing thin

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,684 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,927 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,341 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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653 FLY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 653 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 653 FLY registered?

653 FLY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is 653 FLY safe to buy?

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