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RL53 HDZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,106 mi
Last recorded107,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 HDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,385 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,866 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,565 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,474 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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RL53 HDZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RL53 HDZ, 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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RL53 HDZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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