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RX54 XWJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 XWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges 235/50 R18 pir (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

dash cam disabled for MOT test

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dash cam unplugged for mot

drivers window switch intermittent

Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,682 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 52,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,420 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,369 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 235/50 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 31,639 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 31,517 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,255 miles

DUST COVERS DETERIORATING ON BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS

DUST COVERS DETERIORATING ON BOTH REAR LATERAL TIE BARS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,350 miles

both rear antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating.

both rear lateral suspension arm dust covers deteriorating.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,902 miles

both rear antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating.

both rear lateral suspension arm dust covers deteriorating.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,401 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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RX54 XWJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX54 XWJ, 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 RX54 XWJ registered?

RX54 XWJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is RX54 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 XWJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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