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C16 MJO

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm inner joint gaiter deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded along chassis section area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

full under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2025 118,939 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in areas, near front area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded next to fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2025 118,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both brake pipes corroded around front area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe next to fuel tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

full under vehicle and full outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and both outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2024 114,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor damage to offside rear jacking point

Fail 23 Mar 2024 114,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor damage to offside rear jacking point

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes next to front chassis area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded next to chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two under body pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,028 miles

front & rear tyres wearing low on inner egdes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,523 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,476 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts/damage to sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,307 miles

Small nicks in both front tyre side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,980 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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C16 MJO is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C16 MJO, 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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C16 MJO is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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