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J26 XJB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 124,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

all suspension part,steering parts corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 122,549 miles

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

Front track rod ends corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both exhaust clamp bolts corroded front pipe

Fail 7 Feb 2022 120,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both exhaust clamp bolts corroded (front pipe)

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil Cooler lines (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,491 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,648 miles

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge going bald

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Fail 2 May 2018 109,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Nearside Front tyre inner edge going bald

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 5 May 2017 105,902 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 105,889 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear badly corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,285 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J26 XJB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J26 XJB, 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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J26 XJB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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