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SP54 GLZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 GLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,943 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2025 138,938 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,461 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,519 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 134,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,919 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,444 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,311 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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 tyre is starting to perish on outer tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,161 miles

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,781 miles

Both rear lower arm suspension inner and outer rose joints slight play

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,465 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,774 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

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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SP54 GLZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SP54 GLZ, 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 SP54 GLZ registered?

SP54 GLZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is SP54 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 GLZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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