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MC04 SHC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,109 mi
Last recorded197,109 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 SHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 197,109 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 197,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 185,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 185,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,555 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,709 miles

All pipes from ABS pump slightly corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSF,NSF brake pipes have been coated limiting inpsection of condition

Rear of vehicle has been coated in black wax oil to prevent inspection of components, Brake pipes,hoses subframe condition ect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All pipes from ABS pump slightly corroded

Front brake pipes have been coated limiting inspection

Rear of vehicle has been coated in black wax oil to prevent inspection of components, Brake pipes,hoses subframe condition ect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 168,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 154,955 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 154,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 146,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 135,337 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 135,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 118,550 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 118,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,133 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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MC04 SHC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MC04 SHC, 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 MC04 SHC registered?

MC04 SHC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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