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YL53 AEB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,740 mi
Last recorded221,740 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 221,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 220,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 219,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 219,182 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 219,169 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reversing lights come on (4.5.4 (b))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 218,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 218,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 217,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 213,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 207,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 189,984 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 189,984 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 171,794 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 152,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 133,004 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2013 115,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 May 2013 115,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,780 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,270 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

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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YL53 AEB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YL53 AEB, 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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What year was YL53 AEB registered?

YL53 AEB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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