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BL53 WEP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 110,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 110,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 108,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 107,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 106,985 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 106,985 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 106,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,574 miles

o/s/r tyre ineer edge wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,296 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s & n/s front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,222 miles

o/s/r tyres om 3mm, only 1.4mm useable tread remaining, advise replacement

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,924 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 WEP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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