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LG04 GBZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,849 mi
Last recorded158,849 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 GBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 158,849 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear upper and lower bush rubber boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 158,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear pin/bush rubber boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 158,804 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension bearing/bushes covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 158,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension bearing/bushes covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 158,789 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Park brake (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 156,627 miles

Engine Management Light on

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 156,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 156,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,976 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 144,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 129,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,028 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LG04 GBZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG04 GBZ, 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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LG04 GBZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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