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8617 VB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,827 mi
Last recorded58,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8617 VB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,786 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 55,784 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,540 miles

Offside Rear Outer t c a bush split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,453 miles

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

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

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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8617 VB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 8617 VB, 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 8617 VB registered?

8617 VB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is 8617 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8617 VB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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