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BN54 FDY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

264,999 mi
Last recorded264,999 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 264,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 254,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 249,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 246,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 243,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 243,292 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 234,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 225,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 213,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 213,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 184,495 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 184,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 157,217 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 157,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 128,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 103,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

BN54 FDY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is BN54 FDY safe to buy?

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