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HSD 1

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,549 mi
Last recorded51,549 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSD 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,550cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 51,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 48,748 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Air suspension fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 36% rear 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 45,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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HSD 1 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HSD 1, 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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HSD 1 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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