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BG54 VSP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 72,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 70,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 68,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 64,481 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 64,481 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 63,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,444 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,210 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump-rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,650 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,596 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,461 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 26 Oct 2009 16,681 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 21 Sep 2009 16,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,701 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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BG54 VSP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

BG54 VSP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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