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VX54 FYV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 FYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 134,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 133,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust Heat Sheild Unsecured

Rear Suspensions Has Corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,521 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,765 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 127,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,858 miles

oil leak.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 123,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 113,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,132 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,323 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush fitted to lower arm (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,889 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,763 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,211 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,290 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

air suspension warning light on

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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VX54 FYV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VX54 FYV, 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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VX54 FYV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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