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DF53 GFE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,464 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,905 miles

Engine cover/s fitted

Under body protection fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 55,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,593 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,956 miles

slight play in both rear lower rose joints

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,427 miles

ONLY JUST ABLE TO OPEN BONNET/LATCH LEVER STIFF TO OPERATE MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,067 miles

Slight play rear lower shock bushes.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,522 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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DF53 GFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DF53 GFE, 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 DF53 GFE registered?

DF53 GFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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