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J100 VML

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 VML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,473 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,972 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 76,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side lens fogging over (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,149 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,390 miles

Nearside Rear Side reflector missing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,390 miles

Nearside Rear Side reflector missing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,679 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,679 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J100 VML is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J100 VML, 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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J100 VML is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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