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2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,055 mi
Last recorded128,055 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 WS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,055 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 122,599 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 124,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,955 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output top of light slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link n/s/r split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output top of light slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link n/s/r split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,585 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,466 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,131 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn to minimum wear - recommend replacement as soon as possible

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,560 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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3 WS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 3 WS, 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 3 WS registered?

3 WS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 3 WS safe to buy?

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