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WL53 KZT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,668 mi
Last recorded65,668 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KZT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,668 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front upper ball joint gaiters perishing

fuel tank straps rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,668 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear subframe rusty

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front upper ball joint gaiters perishing

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front reflector damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps rusty

under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Aug 2022 65,645 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front reflector damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps rusty

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 7 Jul 2021 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,368 miles

Nearside Front side reflector damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,837 miles

corrosion to both fuel tank straps, wear in o/sr and n/sr lower arms inner rear bushes

corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension conponents

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both fuel tank straps, wear in o/sr and n/sr lower arms inner rear bushes

corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension conponents

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,266 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE AND ON WEARBARS (SUGGEST REPLACED) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,785 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW--- WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER COVERS (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER COVERS (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH GETTING LOW--- WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear door central locking fault

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,074 miles

offside front tyre tread depth approx' 3mm at centre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,299 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,299 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre tread depths approx' 3 to 3'5 MM

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre tread depths approx' 3 to 3'5 MM

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low (wheel removal required to view inner pads)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,345 miles

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 29 Jul 2010 36,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,394 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,230 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,557 miles

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

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

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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WL53 KZT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WL53 KZT, 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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WL53 KZT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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