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G17 PAL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 PAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 118,054 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,329 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 96,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,765 miles

Tyres worn on edges.

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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G17 PAL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G17 PAL, 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 G17 PAL registered?

G17 PAL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is G17 PAL safe to buy?

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