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J888 GRR

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 GRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 112,073 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 111,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 111,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 109,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear track control arm rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 109,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear track control arm rubbers split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack on shoulders and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp wash not working

Pass 14 May 2021 107,944 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ft brake ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear track control arm rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 106,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 18 May 2020 106,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 22 May 2019 106,376 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 106,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 105,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 May 2017 104,171 miles

Covers fitted.

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

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

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

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 15 May 2017 104,171 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel tank filler hose clamps excessively deteriorated. (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted.

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

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

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

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 9 May 2016 102,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 102,308 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 100,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 98,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 96,002 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 96,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 93,517 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 90,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 82,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,675 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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J888 GRR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J888 GRR, 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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J888 GRR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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