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C8 JWP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,294 mi
Last recorded125,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 125,294 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS RUBBER BOOTS PERISHED BUT STILL OK

Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,257 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted, rear sub frame coated in under seal

Pass 5 May 2023 117,010 miles

Rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 117,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,152 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted. rear sub frame corroded o/as and n/s

Pass 5 May 2021 111,485 miles

Front Headlamp beam pattern just visible

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front n/s fog lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension dust covers perished,rear sub frame pitted

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,351 miles

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted,rear sub frame and brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 99,202 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and ferrules.

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Underbody guards/ sill covers fitted fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,407 miles

surface corrosion on brake lines/unions and ferulles..

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,606 miles

Nearside Front torear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front crack lower a zone

Offside Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,195 miles

all front to rear brake pipes near side off side starting to corrode

crack in osf lower screen a zone

front under tray fitted preventing full inspection of components

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all front to rear brake pipes near side off side starting to corrode

crack in osf lower screen a zone

front under tray fitted preventing full inspection of components

osf tyre cracking advise replacment

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,937 miles

Bonnet does not close properly

Large crack in O/S windscreen outside of swept area

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet does not close properly

Large crack in O/S windscreen outside of swept area

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear axle seal leaking.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear axle seal leaking.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,743 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,443 miles

Air bag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,276 miles

Air bag light on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight free play in offside rear hub lower bush.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,707 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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C8 JWP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C8 JWP, 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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C8 JWP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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