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LG54 VCL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,570 mi
Last recorded69,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,570 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 55,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,073 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,004 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 16,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,750 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,152 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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LG54 VCL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG54 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG54 VCL registered?

LG54 VCL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LG54 VCL safe to buy?

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