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RY54 XKX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,174 mi
Last recorded178,174 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 178,174 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 178,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 167,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear petrol tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2025 167,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear petrol tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 159,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 159,539 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 157,422 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transmission front radiator oil cooler around connection leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 145,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front from flexi to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox unable to locate due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 137,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour orange light film has come off the bulb showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 130,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,984 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,847 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RY54 XKX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY54 XKX, 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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RY54 XKX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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