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BW53 YAY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,744 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s under floor ( greased could not fully check ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch ( greased could not fully check ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch ( greased could not fully check ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,835 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2014 102,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front brake pads low

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 27 May 2014 102,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads low

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 9 May 2013 89,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 84,222 miles

E M L light on

Pass 17 May 2011 75,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,208 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 56,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 28,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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