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GU04 PLF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,751 mi
Last recorded35,751 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,241 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 31,241 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 21,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play on both rear wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,180 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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GU04 PLF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU04 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 PLF registered?

GU04 PLF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GU04 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 PLF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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