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H8 REC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 REC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 139,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 139,282 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides due to incorrect bulbs (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer most boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabilizer arm boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/55/18 Kumho (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 127,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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)

o/s/f suspension arm (banana shaped) bush leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,240 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 109,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,145 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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H8 REC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H8 REC, 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 H8 REC registered?

H8 REC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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