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EX54 VLM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 116,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underseal corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2024 116,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underseal corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,011 miles

All rear suspension arms are corroded/rusty

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Worn smooth (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Worn smooth (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 115,011 miles

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

All rear suspension arms are corroded/rusty

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Worn smooth (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Worn smooth (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,014 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Reflector damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play in bush on lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,910 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,329 miles

Oil leak ()

air suspension fault displayed on dash

e.m.l on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,624 miles

air suspension fault dispalyed on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,624 miles

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

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

air suspension fault dispalyed on dash

oil on min mark

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,585 miles

front brake pads aproxx 80-85% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,585 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads aproxx 80-85% worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,777 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside washer pipe holed but fluid still hitting the screen

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,373 miles

R/N/S tyre on wear bars

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,098 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,098 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 47,517 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,561 miles

Both rear discs slight rusting on inner face

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,331 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 5 Sep 2007 30,404 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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EX54 VLM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX54 VLM, 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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EX54 VLM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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