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BJ54 DWL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,650 mi
Last recorded188,650 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 DWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 188,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 188,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 181,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 175,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 170,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalysts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,319 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 160,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 160,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 150,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 123,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,632 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,632 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,359 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,359 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,439 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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BJ54 DWL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 BJ54 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 DWL registered?

BJ54 DWL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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