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LJ53 ZTX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZTX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,647 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2026 122,647 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2025 116,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level below min on dipstick

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,723 miles

Auxiliary drive belt cracking.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,723 miles

Auxiliary drive belt cracking.

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,716 miles

1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

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

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

Front washer jets weak.

Misting of oil on rear differential.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,860 miles

slight surface corrosion on disc edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,490 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,849 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,711 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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LJ53 ZTX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,549cc 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 LJ53 ZTX, 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 LJ53 ZTX registered?

LJ53 ZTX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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