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BD54 FNK

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FNK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 63,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,217 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 59,217 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 53,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,585 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 1 Feb 2017 48,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,788 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 42,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Jan 2014 41,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,603 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,192 miles

1. offside front and nearside rear tyre treads around 4mm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,529 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,475 miles

off side front brake hose / full right steering turn lock ,just fouls suspension mount ???? wrong hose sweep ???

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,356 miles

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

front tyres worn [ inner ] edges ,alignment fault????

Fail 13 Dec 2007 21,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn [ inner ] edges ,alignment fault????

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 FNK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNK, 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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BD54 FNK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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