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GL04 BAN

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 101,324 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearings have play - okay at time of test (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,870 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,575 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,607 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,607 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 7 Mar 2013 43,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,711 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,004 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 12 Mar 2008 21,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,132 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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GL04 BAN is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL04 BAN, 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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GL04 BAN is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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