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A3 VNF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,686 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 66,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall kerb strip has been glued

Fail 31 Jul 2020 58,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre side wall kerb strip has been glued

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, replacement is advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,104 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE INNER SIDE WALL!!

Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,104 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE INNER SIDE WALL!!

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 19,010 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 13,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,544 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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A3 VNF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A3 VNF, 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 A3 VNF registered?

A3 VNF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is A3 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VNF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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