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MM53 YLK

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 125,501 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 121,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,931 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 106,834 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,584 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,584 miles

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

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

o/s/r bottom arm, slight play in rear inner bush

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,423 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 YLK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM53 YLK registered?

MM53 YLK is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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