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JAR 1A

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAR 1A
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,003 miles

Both headlamps beampattern weak

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,301 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,578 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absrober bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absrober bush has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 51,824 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,153 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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JAR 1A is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JAR 1A, 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 JAR 1A registered?

JAR 1A is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is JAR 1A safe to buy?

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