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A20 XJA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,135 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres 2011

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,703 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack .

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both dipped lamps . (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack .

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection .

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,227 miles

Under trays and cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,044 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,372 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 1 Nov 2012 53,408 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,125 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,327 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,327 miles

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

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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A20 XJA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A20 XJA, 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 A20 XJA registered?

A20 XJA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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