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MM53 LHF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,014 mi
Last recorded184,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 184,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,294 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 177,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 173,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 170,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 170,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 166,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 161,652 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 161,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 157,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 154,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 150,151 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS INSECURE

Fail 31 Mar 2016 150,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN ? (1.8.A.1b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS INSECURE

Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 142,256 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 142,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 134,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear valve stems slightly perishing

n/s/f wiper slightly split

power steering drive belt slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 126,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,001 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,001 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 17 Jun 2009 100,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,025 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,154 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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MM53 LHF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MM53 LHF, 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 MM53 LHF registered?

MM53 LHF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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