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MC53 HBH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,856 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes weak,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corroded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corroded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes weak,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corroded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corroded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,678 miles

Rear suspension bushes worn

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

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,282 miles

all rear suspension bushes are worn

o/s/r side marker lens damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 81,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes are worn

o/s/r side marker lens damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,447 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,925 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,925 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,166 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,759 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,309 miles

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

nearside washer jet not fully effective

Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,277 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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MC53 HBH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MC53 HBH, 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 MC53 HBH registered?

MC53 HBH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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