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LC54 VTV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight bind felt by hand

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2025 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear sub frame (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear sub frame (rear bush the BOLT missing) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,410 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,356 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 99,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,611 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,611 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,569 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,238 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,132 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to wall

slight damage to all road wheels

Fail 21 Dec 2009 79,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to wall

slight damage to all road wheels

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,615 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 VTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC54 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

LC54 VTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is LC54 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 VTV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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