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YC54 FWE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,246 mi
Last recorded192,246 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 192,246 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 192,244 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 287,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 187,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 177,889 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 177,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 173,103 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 173,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 9 Aug 2014 167,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 167,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 164,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 164,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 164,643 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 73,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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YC54 FWE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC54 FWE, 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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YC54 FWE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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