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7040 PJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7040 PJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip in drivers side of windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,889 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,066 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2022 95,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar outer boots burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar outer boots burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,049 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre nearing limit on inner edge ( 255/35 R20 )

Slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,500 miles

front brake balance on 24%

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,071 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,007 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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7040 PJ 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 79.2%.

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 7040 PJ, 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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7040 PJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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