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RL53 VLH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,476 mi
Last recorded234,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 234,476 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 137,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 137,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 126,412 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 126,412 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,364 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 83,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 VLH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLH, 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 RL53 VLH registered?

RL53 VLH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is RL53 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 VLH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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