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BT53 EFB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

284,476 mi
Last recorded284,476 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 284,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 277,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 269,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 254,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 235,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 216,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 216,599 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

autobox cooler pipe leaking

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 201,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 175,433 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 175,433 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 146,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2012 133,290 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,939 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 106,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 86,171 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,855 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,361 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BT53 EFB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT53 EFB, 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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BT53 EFB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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