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J70 FAS

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 FAS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 121,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise, Both front track rod ends corroded.

Advise, Fuel tank straps corroded.

Advise, general corrosion to all suspension and steering components.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 119,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated RHR tyre flat - inflated - PRS. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 May 2023 119,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both rear lower ARB link boots badly damaged and no longer preventing water ingress. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated RHR tyre flat - inflated - PRS. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,957 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust covers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Squeak RHR hub area when wheel rotated - may need inspection or repair. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,628 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer bush rubber completely split

Offside Rear Lower outer bush rubber completely split

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,069 miles

corrosion on rear subframe / very slight play in rear hub bottom bushes

engine x under covers x sill covers fitted / nail in o/s/f tyre / front flexi hoses corroding

n/s handbrake rearing little low [adv check out ]

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 93,721 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 93,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 91,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 91,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 88,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 88,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2012 86,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,821 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 77,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,728 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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J70 FAS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J70 FAS, 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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J70 FAS is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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