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BN54 FDG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,038 mi
Last recorded105,038 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,038 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,888 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 102,888 miles

Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,512 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear link rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both rear suspension rearward tie rods, outer bush, dust covers splitting

Some play in both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,501 miles

All 4 suspension, shock units have play in lower bushes, replacement advised

Both rear anti roll bar link rods have deteriorating dust covers

Both sides, rear suspension, rear most tie rods have splitting bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,429 miles

All 4 shock-absorbers have considerable play in lower bushes

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,848 miles

Both rear shock-absorber/airbag units have play in lower bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,860 miles

Both front inner brake pads worn thin and discs sligtly pitted and worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,536 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FDG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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