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SH54 VMD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VMD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 68,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 68,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,075 miles

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 25 Aug 2022 53,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 50,424 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,971 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,971 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 43,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 7,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,913 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 5,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 4,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 4,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 2,436 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 1,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 1,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SH54 VMD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SH54 VMD, 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 SH54 VMD registered?

SH54 VMD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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