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RN53 VVT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,383 mi
Last recorded179,383 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 179,383 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 169,390 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 169,390 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 158,711 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 145,516 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,411 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 179n/s 124 0/s 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,986 miles

Engine/gearbox under tray loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,694 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,873 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,705 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished on tread

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,885 miles

front number plate slight deteriation

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,682 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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RN53 VVT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RN53 VVT, 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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RN53 VVT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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