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WJ53 BNL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BNL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 May 2019 66,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 65,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,925 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,509 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,787 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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WJ53 BNL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ53 BNL, 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 WJ53 BNL registered?

WJ53 BNL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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