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GU04 DHF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 DHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 139,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 135,554 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 135,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 133,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,031 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 131,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 126,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,958 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,958 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 120,943 miles

Lighting ; Offside registration lamp lens missing

Note ; P.A.S. / ancillary drive belt is cracking

Suspension ; Offside rear track control arm outer ball joint dust seal has a minor split

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,940 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lighting ; Offside registration lamp lens missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; P.A.S. / ancillary drive belt is cracking

Suspension ; Offside rear track control arm outer ball joint dust seal has a minor split

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 1 Jul 2017 114,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,537 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,617 miles

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

both front tyres badly cracking

both wiper blades smeary

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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GU04 DHF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU04 DHF, 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 GU04 DHF registered?

GU04 DHF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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