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VX54 FXB

2004 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,451 mi
Last recorded173,451 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xjr84,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 FXB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,451 miles

rear sub frame under sealed

smell of fuel at rear of car under side of the car no sign of leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 170,548 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 170,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 169,720 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 169,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 165,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 159,626 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ware both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 157,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 157,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 150,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 144,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,054 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 137,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,511 miles

suspected coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,402 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 121,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,751 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre have cuts on outer wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 108,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre have cuts on outer wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,096 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,072 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VX54 FXB is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,008 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 FXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX54 FXB registered?

VX54 FXB is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is VX54 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 FXB shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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