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J28 WAD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 WAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 117,109 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded and fractured

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated O/s front catch not locking (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to to flexi ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated O/s front bonnet catch not working (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 114,259 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to to flexi ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated O/s front bonnet catch not working (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 108,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fonts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,658 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 41,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,374 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,701 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 18,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J28 WAD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WAD, 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 WAD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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