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GBC 6

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBC 6
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 110,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 106,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 99,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 99,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine manegment light stay on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,304 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,236 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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GBC 6 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBC 6, 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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GBC 6 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is GBC 6 safe to buy?

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