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GJ54 DAY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 171,012 miles

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

front discs rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2026 171,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

front discs rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2024 169,245 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 169,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 167,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2023 167,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2021 165,711 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside indicator repeater lens cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2021 165,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside indicator repeater lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 161,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 158,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 158,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 158,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by ABS pump marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 149,894 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 141,611 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 141,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 133,816 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 133,803 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres both wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 98,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 98,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,883 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 92,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,095 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,874 miles

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

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

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

front no/plate starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,853 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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GJ54 DAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ54 DAY, 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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GJ54 DAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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