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LA04 KNG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,665 mi
Last recorded78,665 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 KNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,896 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms lower bushes split/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside/nearside upper suspension arms bushes worn split/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,896 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms lower bushes split/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside/nearside upper suspension arms bushes worn split/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 61,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between pump and o/side front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Inside of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

Slight binding on o/side front brake.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between pump and o/side front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Inside of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

Slight binding on o/side front brake.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between pump and o/side front flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Between pump and o/side rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,080 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 16,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,537 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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LA04 KNG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LA04 KNG, 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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LA04 KNG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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