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EO54 BFE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,275 mi
Last recorded137,275 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 BFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 129,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 129,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,853 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 113,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 113,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,229 miles

brake cables corroded

slight bind to front brakes

under tray loose and in a poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam connection stuck on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake cables corroded

slight bind to front brakes

under tray loose and in a poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2020 93,482 miles

front crossmember corroded unable to fully assess

under tray loose but still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,923 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2018 88,574 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,449 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4-1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer lower hub bush

Offside Rear Outer lower hub bush

Rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4-1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer lower hub bush

Offside Rear Outer lower hub bush

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,372 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,372 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,782 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsr tyre tread cut and nsf tyre nailed

oil 3 - service due?

Pass 2 May 2009 39,000 miles

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

oil "4" service

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EO54 BFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO54 BFE, 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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EO54 BFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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