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BW53 OKL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

328,809 mi
Last recorded328,809 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 328,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 199,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 194,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside rear inner and outer tie bar rod gaiter's (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 191,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 188,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 187,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 186,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 185,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 174,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 164,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 146,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet conditions

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,007 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,714 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 47,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,057 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 OKL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW53 OKL, 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 BW53 OKL registered?

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

Is BW53 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 OKL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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