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MCY 68E

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 68E
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 43,380 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to confirm suitability of headlamps to HID bulbs

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 34,551 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE tie rod dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE TIE ROD DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,308 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre, both front wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Dash has many item of furniture, but vision ok at this time

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable, 235/50ZR18 97W Pirelli ()

Tyre, both front wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,755 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,105 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,105 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,562 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,640 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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MCY 68E is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MCY 68E, 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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MCY 68E is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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