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BP53 VKD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,289 mi
Last recorded137,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 137,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 137,279 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,791 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 123,354 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 119,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,474 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,811 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,511 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

slight sidewall damage n/s/f

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,424 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 42,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,741 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 VKD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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