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YF53 ZYV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 118,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,829 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 107,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,086 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,570 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,917 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,901 miles

n/s and o/s rear bottom arms rear bushes slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,041 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,993 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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YF53 ZYV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF53 ZYV, 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 YF53 ZYV registered?

YF53 ZYV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YF53 ZYV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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