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BD54 FMZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 150,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 140,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 140,257 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,715 miles

Offside both wheel rims slightly damaged

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 132,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside both wheel rims slightly damaged

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

suspension soft offside front -near side rear

Fail 30 Sep 2017 122,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspension soft offside front -near side rear

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,573 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slighty coroded

offside front brake pipe slighty coroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,960 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 76,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,588 miles

cuts in both rear tyre outer walls

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,821 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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BD54 FMZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD54 FMZ, 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 BD54 FMZ registered?

BD54 FMZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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