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L5 XAM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,059 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 63,179 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 63,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,086 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 42,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,227 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 33,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 31,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,937 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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L5 XAM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L5 XAM, 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 L5 XAM registered?

L5 XAM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is L5 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 XAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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