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EU04 YYB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 YYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 136,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 131,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 129,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 126,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 119,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,300 miles

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

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

rear tyres startin g to detiorate

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,497 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,206 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,215 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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EU04 YYB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU04 YYB, 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 EU04 YYB registered?

EU04 YYB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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