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VU54 WFA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,455 mi
Last recorded206,455 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 206,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 206,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 19,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 194,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 186,512 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 186,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 175,219 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 175,219 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,581 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not excessive (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 157,121 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 157,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,917 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 145,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,800 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)

front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

neaside rear lower suspension arm has play in bushes

offside rear lower suspension arm has play in bushes

oil leak sump gasket ?

Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 101,099 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 101,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,080 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,829 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,820 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU54 WFA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU54 WFA, 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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VU54 WFA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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