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DG54 TDU

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,169 mi
Last recorded170,169 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 170,169 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Support brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 170,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Support brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,879 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 163,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 160,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc, corroding

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,000 miles

Rear brake discs, corroding

Rear brake pads, close to limit

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 152,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 152,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flex central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central pie to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 147,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,192 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,476 miles

both front tyres start to split on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,767 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,435 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,154 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges ( possible tyre pressures too low)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,635 miles

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

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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DG54 TDU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG54 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG54 TDU registered?

DG54 TDU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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