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A26 ACB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,766 mi
Last recorded79,766 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ACB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod bar marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,171 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,165 miles

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

Offside 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))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 75,489 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear tie bar dust covers (chalked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 72,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 72,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 71,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip has come off, cover still in place (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre starting to deteriorate around edge of tread

Rear tyres starting to perish in the tread area

Pass 17 May 2016 66,812 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Rear tyres perishing in tread area but no chords or plys exposed

Fail 26 May 2015 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 62,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,895 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 57,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 31,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,749 miles

Nearside Front 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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A26 ACB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A26 ACB, 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 A26 ACB registered?

A26 ACB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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