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JW04 EJW

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW04 EJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 61,434 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,581 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both parking outer cables damaged

undertray fitted front to back restricting inspections of components

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both parking outer cables damaged

undertray fitted front to back restricting inspections of components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,208 miles

Rear both park brake cables slightly damaged on outer casing

undertray fitted from front to back restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,469 miles

large under tray fitted stopping inspection of components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,300 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Under body and engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect some items.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,193 miles

Under engine bay and body covers fitted, unable to fully inspect some items.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,398 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,095 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 18,095 miles

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

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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JW04 EJW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JW04 EJW, 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 JW04 EJW registered?

JW04 EJW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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