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LEW 31S

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,348 mi
Last recorded141,348 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 31S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,348 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension componts showing sings of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both starting to mist screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,577 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 139,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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))

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 136,196 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s mains from bulkhead to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main from tank to n/s/r flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s mains from bulkhead to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,092 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded slightly

Brake pipes above tank corroded slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 136,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake pipes corroded slightly

Brake pipes above tank corroded slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 134,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 131,410 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge (235/50/18)

Both front tyres cracked

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

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on centre and outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 131,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres bald on inner edge (235/50/18)

Both front tyres cracked

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

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on centre and outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 128,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight lft in osr wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight lft in osr wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,733 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,968 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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LEW 31S is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEW 31S, 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 LEW 31S registered?

LEW 31S is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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