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RG53 EUP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

266,139 mi
Last recorded266,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 266,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES BELOW DRIVERS FOOT WELL. PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED WITH PAINT AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF THESE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 266,054 miles

AIR SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING ON DASH

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 262,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 262,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BENEATH O/S/F FOOTWELL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 254,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 254,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 237,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 237,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 219,674 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 29 Jul 2016 199,445 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 199,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 185,386 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 170,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 137,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,272 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 98,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,310 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 74,304 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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RG53 EUP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RG53 EUP, 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 RG53 EUP registered?

RG53 EUP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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