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SV54 HCG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 103,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 100,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,700 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,234 miles

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 3 May 2018 86,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 3 May 2017 84,202 miles

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

covers fitted to floor/sills.

Pass 4 May 2016 81,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills ,covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber has signs of an oil leak.

outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 74,993 miles

suspect n/s front shock absorber may have a leak ?

Pass 2 May 2012 73,276 miles

all flexy brake hoses, ferrules corroded.

Pass 9 May 2011 71,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,884 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,794 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs and pads worn

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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SV54 HCG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SV54 HCG, 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 SV54 HCG registered?

SV54 HCG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is SV54 HCG safe to buy?

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