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BL53 WDW

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 106,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,882 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 99,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,086 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,862 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre down to 3mm

Rear no ,plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses glazed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,092 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower air suspension unit mount. (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slpit

nearside front tyres inner side wall damage

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,051 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing lowish keep an eye on.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,864 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,735 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 WDW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 WDW, 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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BL53 WDW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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