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BW53 OKC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 162,348 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 162,345 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both frotn brake pipes have corrosion

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge tracking?

Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 15,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,667 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 148,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 145,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 139,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 129,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 129,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,731 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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BW53 OKC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW53 OKC, 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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BW53 OKC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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