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MK54 SZL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 SZL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,272 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 103,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50r18 worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers split but still clear windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,858 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,883 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 7 Oct 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,355 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 SZL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

MK54 SZL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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