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E4 DEC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,880 miles

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 111,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,403 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,073 miles

solightly play o/s/r suspension arm

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,658 miles

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

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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E4 DEC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E4 DEC, 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 E4 DEC registered?

E4 DEC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is E4 DEC safe to buy?

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