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AF53 PAF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,333 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 82,333 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,036 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK PADS SAME TIME INNERS WORN MOOR (3.5.1i)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ WAX OIL GREASED NOW

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,034 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH ARE TO CORDS INNER CHANGE NOW GO FIT TYRES NOW (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK PADS SAME TIME INNERS WORN MOOR (3.5.1i)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ WAX OIL GREASED NOW

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,920 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD BUT GOING SLIGHT RUSTY SALT ON PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI THE WAX OIL KID 01246/851090/2

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,920 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD BUT GOING SLIGHT RUSTY SALT ON PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI THE WAX OIL KID 01246/851090/2

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,898 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 64,118 miles

traction control warning light stays on

Fail 1 May 2012 64,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

traction control warning light stays on

Pass 17 May 2011 58,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 53,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,609 miles

under cover shields fitted

vehicle modified- stretched limo, 6 doors

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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AF53 PAF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF53 PAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 PAF registered?

AF53 PAF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF53 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 PAF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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