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YL53 ZZY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,565 mi
Last recorded101,565 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZZY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,565 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 101,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,553 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 82,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,708 miles

Both Wiper Blades Torn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No SPARE Wheel

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,708 miles

Both Wiper Blades Torn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No SPARE Wheel

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,775 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,649 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,097 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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YL53 ZZY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL53 ZZY, 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 YL53 ZZY registered?

YL53 ZZY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 ZZY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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