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ML04 YVH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 YVH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,528 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 135,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 134,561 miles

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

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,620 miles

EML on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,427 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 128,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,814 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

rear tie bar joint boots slightly deterioated

Pass 8 May 2018 117,589 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 May 2017 112,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2017 112,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 111,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 110,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 109,792 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2013 108,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot open indicator is lit

windowscreen wipers would benefit from replacing as they are starting to split

Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot open indicator is lit

windowscreen wipers would benefit from replacing as they are starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,983 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,506 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,525 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,518 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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ML04 YVH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML04 YVH, 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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ML04 YVH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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