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5 GRD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,538 mi
Last recorded113,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 GRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,538 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rear outters (limit) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush will need attention (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear outters /// will need attention (track rods ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,981 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,916 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 101,915 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush poor (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,240 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush poor (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,845 miles

o/s/r shock absorber (air unit) lower bush worn ,,will need attention

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,801 miles

o/s/r brake staring to bind on

o/s/r tyre near limit // n/s/r worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,356 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bush worn

o/s/r tyre worn / poor

rear roll bar links worn

Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,151 miles

O/S/R shock absorber (suspension unit) lower bush worn allowing movment (might also be knocking)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,352 miles

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,360 miles

front tyres on limit

n/s/r shock absorber/suspension unit lower bush worn/poor

rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,188 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front tyres on limit

n/s/r shock absorber/suspension unit lower bush worn/poor

rear brake discs damaged

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,844 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit / poor

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,402 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,191 miles

front tyres on limit on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,778 miles

noise from o/s/f wheel/brake

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,565 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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5 GRD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 5 GRD, 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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5 GRD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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