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BT53 ELX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ELX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,865 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 92,865 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,246 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,398 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 85,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,693 miles

Offside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,347 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 51,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper slight smeering

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,089 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2013 23,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,905 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 1,228 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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BT53 ELX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT53 ELX, 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 BT53 ELX registered?

BT53 ELX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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