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J300 RMC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 RMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,854 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 109,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,103 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,103 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 100,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 94,206 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,093 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

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

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

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,093 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,206 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,717 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,141 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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J300 RMC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 J300 RMC, 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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What year was J300 RMC registered?

J300 RMC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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