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YE54 FNC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,478 mi
Last recorded97,478 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by offside front chassis beam (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of the two centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (part of the suspension arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front, upper, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,478 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by offside front chassis beam (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of the two centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (part of the suspension arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front, upper, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,319 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 90,310 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipped beams (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm/track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock/air bellows lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,237 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,156 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 78,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 67,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,219 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 64,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,807 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,243 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 54,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 182,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 159,581 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 159,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 145,859 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 145,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack arm nearside front

Pass 3 Jan 2012 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack arm nearside front

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,060 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,706 miles

all disc brakes corroded and worn

Fail 6 Dec 2007 57,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly 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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YE54 FNC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YE54 FNC, 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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YE54 FNC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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