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BG54 HTD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,275 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 109,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,169 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 96,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hand brake calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,075 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 85,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leal (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,318 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,318 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/f union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive o/s differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at o/s/f union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive o/s differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank insecure o/s tank strap broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,494 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low and worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,730 miles

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

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

lens missing at n/s reg. lamp

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,730 miles

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

lens missing at n/s reg. lamp

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,202 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,763 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre walls damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

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 HTD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG54 HTD, 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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BG54 HTD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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