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C21 SHP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 SHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 64,978 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 64,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing There is a nut missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 56,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 56,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,982 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,884 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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C21 SHP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C21 SHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 SHP registered?

C21 SHP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is C21 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 SHP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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