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J3 PLE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,644 mi
Last recorded174,644 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 174,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 169,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 163,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 159,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 156,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 151,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 144,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,535 miles

Nearside Front WORN UNEVEN

Offside Front TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WORN UNEVEN

Offside Front TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,380 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2008 52,480 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,787 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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J3 PLE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J3 PLE, 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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J3 PLE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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