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MBR 4Y

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBR 4Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 135,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 128,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,884 miles

oil leak between engine and gearbox (slight)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 80,576 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2013 80,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,030 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,688 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,264 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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MBR 4Y is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MBR 4Y, 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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MBR 4Y is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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