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CU04 YWY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,563 miles

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

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 143,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged cracked

Nearside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box heat shield slightly worn/loose around securing nut

Offside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Oil around bottom of engine/gearbox housing, indicating possible leak

Fail 7 Nov 2022 141,797 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking above fuel tank (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged cracked

Nearside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box heat shield slightly worn/loose around securing nut

Offside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Oil around bottom of engine/gearbox housing, indicating possible leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,514 miles

Engine & gearbox covered in oil

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between the outer tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged/cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner wall (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking between the outer tread

Offside Front Wiper blade worn/smearing windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,514 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine & gearbox covered in oil

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between the outer tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly damaged/cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner wall (no cords exposed)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking between the outer tread

Offside Front Wiper blade worn/smearing windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Toe adjust arm dust cover worn/split

Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,119 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 141,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,188 miles

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

os headlamp pattern poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,803 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded. Advise recheck.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,067 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 46,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,317 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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CU04 YWY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU04 YWY, 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 CU04 YWY registered?

CU04 YWY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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