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BU53 OKJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,715 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 125,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,702 miles

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

Multiple Undertrays Fitted & General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 123,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,802 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,485 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,035 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

many small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,035 miles

many small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,839 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,576 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,929 miles

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

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

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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BU53 OKJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BU53 OKJ, 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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BU53 OKJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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