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VX53 ZVL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,959 mi
Last recorded89,959 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,333 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 85,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,035 miles

Dynamic stability control fault indicated in dashboard message centre.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,392 miles

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

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

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

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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VX53 ZVL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX53 ZVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 ZVL registered?

VX53 ZVL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is VX53 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 ZVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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