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J4 SLC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,962 mi
Last recorded56,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SLC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,523 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,523 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,365 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,665 miles

Coolant leak at lower water pump housing ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 43,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small hole in gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small hole in gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,895 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 40,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

o/s/f tyre perished,bald inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,044 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,832 miles

nail in right hand front tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in right hand front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,531 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 16,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,664 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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J4 SLC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 J4 SLC, 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 J4 SLC registered?

J4 SLC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is J4 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 SLC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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