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MJ54 VGF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,122 mi
Last recorded175,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 175,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 175,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (advise not to be driven until repaired) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture along inner wing (advise not to be driven until repaired) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 174,538 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 166,322 miles

Both rear tyres are approaching tread wear indicators

Exhaust system is corroded and has a slight blow from the center box

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 157,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 148,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,399 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,399 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 129,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 106,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,513 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,512 miles

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

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

AIR SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING LAMP ON

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 2 Aug 2012 70,136 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly front wheel bearings not checked fully

Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,136 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly front wheel bearings not checked fully

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,034 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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MJ54 VGF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ54 VGF, 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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MJ54 VGF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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