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MT04 ELX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,632 mi
Last recorded120,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ELX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,632 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 120,631 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,223 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 111,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,170 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 103,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,753 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,278 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,057 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,475 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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MT04 ELX 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 89.5%.

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 MT04 ELX, 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 MT04 ELX registered?

MT04 ELX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is MT04 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 ELX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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