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BJ54 EFZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 EFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 119,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,300 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 105,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,995 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,671 miles

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

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

front wearing off on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear lower wish bone bushes both sides worn,o/s/r anti roll bar link worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,368 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded

rear lower wish bone bushes worn both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 56,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,919 miles

both o/s and n/s/r tyre walls damaged

o/s/r tyre on limits of wear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,335 miles

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim and tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,499 miles

unable to fully test under bonnet due to plastic covers fitted

unable to fully test underside of vehicle due to plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2007 20,494 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully test under bonnet due to plastic covers fitted

unable to fully test underside of vehicle due to plastic under trays fitted

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 EFZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EFZ, 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 BJ54 EFZ registered?

BJ54 EFZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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