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GU04 VYP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,560 mi
Last recorded202,560 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 202,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 201,510 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 201,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

air suspension fault

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 191,417 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 191,417 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 164,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged not in view in driver

Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 88,074 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 76,216 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 63,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 63,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,940 miles

Front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,715 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 VYP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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