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LC54 AUT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 AUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 134,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,373 miles

Alternator not charging causing various intermittent faults

Coolant leak radiator deteriorated/leaking ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing and both cover lenses (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,187 miles

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

n/s rear shaker lost damping

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,069 miles

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

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

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,454 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,451 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,428 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,723 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 79,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,701 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,857 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,857 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

NSF AND OSF TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,947 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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LC54 AUT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC54 AUT, 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 LC54 AUT registered?

LC54 AUT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is LC54 AUT safe to buy?

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