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L55 SYD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 117,338 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,025 miles

Tyres x4 cracked on edge of tread & slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 88,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 86,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,046 miles

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,046 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,919 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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L55 SYD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 SYD, 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 L55 SYD registered?

L55 SYD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is L55 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SYD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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