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L1 XAG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 XAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 74,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,752 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 235.50.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round shock absorbers lower mounting corroded & rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 72,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 235.50.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round shock absorbers lower mounting corroded & rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,699 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Steering system corroded & rusty

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 235.50.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round shock absorbers lower mounting corroded & rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 71,669 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Steering system corroded & rusty

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 235.50.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round shock absorbers lower mounting corroded & rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel Alignment Recommended

Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,421 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,118 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,113 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,779 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,477 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,124 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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L1 XAG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L1 XAG, 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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L1 XAG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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