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LB53 ZWF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,967 mi
Last recorded131,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 ZWF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,103 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 80,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,380 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,749 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,358 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 425,596 miles

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

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

nsr tyre 3ml and osr tyre 2ml

wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 40,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,775 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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LB53 ZWF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB53 ZWF, 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 LB53 ZWF registered?

LB53 ZWF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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