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LA53 AAJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 AAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,957 miles

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

under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,328 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 108,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 102,342 miles

Only just met the emmisions requirments

Fail 24 May 2013 102,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Only just met the emmisions requirments

Fail 8 Jun 2012 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,464 miles

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

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 3 May 2011 89,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,929 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 73,928 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,284 miles

Rear 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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LA53 AAJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA53 AAJ, 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 LA53 AAJ registered?

LA53 AAJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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