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BD54 UVE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,853 mi
Last recorded214,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 214,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 207,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 201,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 196,161 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 196,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed/coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 187,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 187,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,471 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 170,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,665 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 145,665 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

Engine under sheild insecure.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 131,808 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 131,805 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,496 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,105 miles

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

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 UVE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

BD54 UVE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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