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RK54 NLY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 NLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,354 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside And starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,187 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 59,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 57,243 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside, tie rod joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,948 miles

engine light on

engine covers and under covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,023 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,190 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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RK54 NLY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RK54 NLY, 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 RK54 NLY registered?

RK54 NLY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is RK54 NLY safe to buy?

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