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MK54 BVY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,286 mi
Last recorded195,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 BVY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 195,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 195,248 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 194,797 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear flexie brake hose steel pipe corroded

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 191,541 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 191,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to other road users (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 188,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 188,163 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 181,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 177,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 173,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 168,911 miles

n/s/f suspension slightly reduced damping

Pass 5 Jan 2012 162,967 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 162,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 157,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 144,537 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TIE BAR SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 18 Sep 2008 127,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 104,068 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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MK54 BVY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK54 BVY, 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 MK54 BVY registered?

MK54 BVY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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