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501 MRT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 MRT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 116,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,260 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,650 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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501 MRT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 501 MRT, 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 501 MRT registered?

501 MRT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is 501 MRT safe to buy?

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