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EA04 VEX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,176 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,032 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,281 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie rod ball joint, rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2021 68,458 miles

Offside Rear tie bar bush gaiter split

Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tie bar bush gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,736 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,691 miles

all four tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,695 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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EA04 VEX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA04 VEX, 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 EA04 VEX registered?

EA04 VEX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is EA04 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 VEX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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