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BP53 VJM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,564 mi
Last recorded147,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt mechanism cover missing but still works ok.

Headlight washers not working.

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

Rear Subframe corroding.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 147,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt mechanism cover missing but still works ok.

Headlight washers not working.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe corroding.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre/rear seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing damaged, but still operates ok

Fail 17 Apr 2018 141,407 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven late/lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre/rear seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing damaged, but still operates ok

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,733 miles

Central seat belt stalk cover missing at rear

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Apr 2016 126,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,642 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,614 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,445 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,791 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,501 miles

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

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

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

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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BP53 VJM 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 66.7%.

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 BP53 VJM, 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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BP53 VJM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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