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BT53 ENK

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,138 mi
Last recorded153,138 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 153,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm outer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm outer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar/stabiliser link ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc surfaces slightly worn/deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes clipped to chassis rail corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 153,121 miles

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose support strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 152,370 miles

Fuel tank straps very badly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 152,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose in two areas!! (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps very badly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,548 miles

Front nearside fog light damaged

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also front offside worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated depositing grease on ABS rotor. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 149,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 137,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 130,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,358 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 114,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,219 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Rear wheels have slightly restricted free movement

n/s/f inner headlamp washer jet missing

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2015 108,219 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner headlamp washer jet missing

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,366 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 91,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,556 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 ENK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ENK, 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 ENK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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