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J40 KRL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,513 mi
Last recorded108,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 KRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,881 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 98,881 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,487 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,137 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,696 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,434 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 39,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,064 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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J40 KRL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 J40 KRL, 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 J40 KRL registered?

J40 KRL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is J40 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 KRL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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