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GL54 ECF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ECF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 120,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,136 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 'crazing' on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,969 miles

Central front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

EM light is on.

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Both tyres have cracks on sidewalls.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

EM light is on.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Both tyres have cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,096 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,642 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,802 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded in various places

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,802 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded in various places

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 66,889 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 60,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,236 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 51,233 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL54 ECF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GL54 ECF, 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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GL54 ECF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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