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A15 MHS

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,126 mi
Last recorded105,126 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 MHS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 104,165 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 98,200 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wheel tracking outer balljoint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer tracking balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged relucter ring on drive shaft corroded away (1.6 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,595 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,595 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn and a nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,132 miles

front & rear pads low

tyres worn/wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear pads low

tyres worn/wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,317 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,053 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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A15 MHS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A15 MHS, 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 A15 MHS registered?

A15 MHS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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