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BP53 VJV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VJV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 106,302 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 104,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,724 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly pulsing (but not affecting another lamp)

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly pulsing (but not affecting another lamp)

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,343 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight slightly pulsing (but not affecting another lamp)

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

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

Offside headlight slightly pulsing (but not affecting another lamp)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam flickering

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,643 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction on dash (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam flickering

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,815 miles

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)

parking brake message displyed

Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,815 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,257 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,597 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,545 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lh wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,411 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,739 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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BP53 VJV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJV, 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 BP53 VJV registered?

BP53 VJV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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