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A18 CJR

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,830 mi
Last recorded116,830 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,830 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 187,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch broken and insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air suspension fault

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 107,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,843 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 82,246 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake pads required

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,398 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear handbrake pads low

slight wear n/s.front tyre both edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,880 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,880 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,225 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,331 miles

tread wearing low on inner edges of bot h front tyres slightly. tread wearing low in centre of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2013 48,331 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tread wearing low on inner edges of bot h front tyres slightly. tread wearing low in centre of offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers splitting X2

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,014 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces pitted

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)

Rear brake disc faces pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,427 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,862 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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A18 CJR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 A18 CJR, 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 A18 CJR registered?

A18 CJR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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