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J28 RTP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

166,808 mi
Last recorded166,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 RTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 166,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 165,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 163,811 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 158,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2022 153,664 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2021 153,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in OSR inner ball joint.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 151,388 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not drastically reduced

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn low and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 151,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output not drastically reduced

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn low and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 148,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,436 miles

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,070 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana arms (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 115,070 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana arms (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,065 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to n/s/f inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,583 miles

engine check light on

offside front tyre 3mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,229 miles

inner faces of rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,384 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,158 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air suspension warning light on dash

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,453 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,779 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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J28 RTP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J28 RTP, 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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J28 RTP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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