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VF54 AOW

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,159 mi
Last recorded133,159 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 AOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,159 miles

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

Front front sub frame corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,565 miles

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

steering and suspensions badly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 127,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering and suspensions badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,519 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,149 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,466 miles

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2020 120,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,781 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,149 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,198 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,077 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,436 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Slight play in both rear shock absorbers lower bushes.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,408 miles

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,990 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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VF54 AOW 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 87%.

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 VF54 AOW, 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 VF54 AOW registered?

VF54 AOW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VF54 AOW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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