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GL04 HTA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 68,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,929 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2, [slight perishing in treads]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,083 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,412 miles

Covers fitted

Windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted

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

Windscreen wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,318 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,298 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 HTA 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 GL04 HTA, 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 GL04 HTA registered?

GL04 HTA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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