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RL53 VHM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

219,964 mi
Last recorded219,964 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 219,964 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on [brakes etc condition tested ok]

nearside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

nearside rear tyre wearing low at edges

Pass 14 Aug 2023 213,765 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2022 208,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 203,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 200,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 193,522 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 193,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 181,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses ends corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 181,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses ends corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 154,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 154,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,249 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Aug 2015 142,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 130,224 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,798 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Offside rear outer casing on brake cable worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 116,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear outer casing on brake cable worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing worn .

Fail 27 Jul 2012 104,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing worn .

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 81,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,593 miles

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

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 VHM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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