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256 UXJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,660 mi
Last recorded90,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 UXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 90,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 88,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,187 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,555 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,221 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,221 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wor close to legal limit.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wor close to legal limit.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,955 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,396 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,020 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 46,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,718 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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256 UXJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 256 UXJ, 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 256 UXJ registered?

256 UXJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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