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BN54 EZU

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EZU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,464 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 109,455 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,071 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 108,071 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,105 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 105,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front under bonnet checks not done will not open

Central Rear seat belt buckle not there to check

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported plastic clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

all discs rusty

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,606 miles

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

Lower Under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the componenets cannot be tested

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,326 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,654 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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BN54 EZU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN54 EZU, 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 BN54 EZU registered?

BN54 EZU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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