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LA53 AEM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 AEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 149,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 146,232 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive +oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 141,476 miles

Air Suspension Fault Light Showing On Dash

Offside Front And O/S/R One OF Wheel bolt Missing

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

Offside Front Outer Yellow Reflector Missing

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body Rear Suspension Component Corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,944 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

air suspension fault light showing on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

air suspension fault light showing on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air suspension fault light showing on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2020 129,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,998 miles

Air suspension warning light came on and then removed from view during test

Drivers door from inside needs slight pressure to handle to open

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,748 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,350 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,026 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 116,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 115,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 104,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 91,489 miles

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

front tyres worn inner tread

front wiper blades split(borderline pass)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,574 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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LA53 AEM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA53 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

LA53 AEM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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