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MA54 BWM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,711 mi
Last recorded149,711 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 BWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 149,711 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both inner joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 144,993 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 3 Dec 2018 144,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front track control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 12 Dec 2017 139,743 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,717 miles

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

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 133,062 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 133,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips / cracks (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 127,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips / cracks (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 115,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,203 miles

o/s/f foglight lens glass broken

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,939 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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MA54 BWM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA54 BWM, 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 MA54 BWM registered?

MA54 BWM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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