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OU54 ZHC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ZHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 145,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 145,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under-shields fitted limiting visual inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2025 145,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under-shields fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at beginning of under shield (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes located on the O/S of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

under-shields fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 144,903 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 142,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 134,613 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 123,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to outer wall

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 123,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 102,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,171 miles

can not see much under car as covered in plastic panels

Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 83,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,049 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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OU54 ZHC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU54 ZHC, 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 OU54 ZHC registered?

OU54 ZHC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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