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GK53 NJX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,365 mi
Last recorded192,365 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 192,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 192,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 182,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 169,197 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 169,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 154,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 154,511 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 143,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,366 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak diff pinion

Fail 7 Aug 2020 136,363 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

oil leak-diff pinion

Pass 3 Aug 2019 133,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 131,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 125,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (slight play) (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,701 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 97,304 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,190 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,061 miles

front brake pads beginning to wear low... inner pads difficult to fully check with wheels on... advise to carry out brake check?

Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake pads beginning to wear low... inner pads difficult to fully check with wheels on... advise to carry out brake check?

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,624 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,518 miles

both wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,846 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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GK53 NJX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK53 NJX, 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 GK53 NJX registered?

GK53 NJX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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