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BW53 YAX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,695 mi
Last recorded159,695 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 159,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has no wear left in it

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,356 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread (raised tread)

offside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread (raised tread)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 151,695 miles

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 151,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

nearside front rye worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front rye worn low on outer edge of tread

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 146,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 142,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 135,153 miles

slight oil seepage from sump area

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,087 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 13 Feb 2008 63,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,413 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 YAX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

BW53 YAX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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