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HG54 GMV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,822 mi
Last recorded175,822 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 GMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 175,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adjustable rod all gaiters badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adjustable rod all gaiters badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads 3mm approx (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on wear bands perished no cord exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked and perished cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot secured closed but loose

both fuel tank straps corroded

general underbody corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 175,676 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 175,676 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 173,629 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 6 Oct 2018 173,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2017 169,405 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 161,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 161,770 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 153,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 144,859 miles

both front shockers slight reduce dampping

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,543 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 92,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,243 miles

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

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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HG54 GMV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG54 GMV, 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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HG54 GMV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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