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BG54 HSV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

265,134 mi
Last recorded265,134 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HSV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 265,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 254,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 242,443 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 229,689 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded along ns floor ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 220,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 210,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 200,406 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 188,750 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 188,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake fluid leaking at os behind underbody cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 170,283 miles

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 158,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 145,213 miles

Front lower suspension, front arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres unevenly worn and scrubbing edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,983 miles

Engine light on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 119,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,334 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 108,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,075 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,072 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,863 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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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BG54 HSV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 BG54 HSV, 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 BG54 HSV registered?

BG54 HSV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is BG54 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 HSV 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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