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BL53 WCT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,167 miles

Both front top ball joint rubber covers starting to crack.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,132 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,876 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,003 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,725 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,588 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,652 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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BL53 WCT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BL53 WCT, 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 BL53 WCT registered?

BL53 WCT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 WCT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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