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MXJ 709

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,163 mi
Last recorded116,163 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXJ 709
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,531 miles

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

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,531 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,523 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly dim

Slight free play in both rear wheels. Unable to determine where from.

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,371 miles

Engine bay and full under body covers fitted obscuring various components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S Headlamp slightly dim compared to N/S

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs, pads ok

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R brake disc corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F head lamp and mainbeam slightly dim

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,005 miles

both front tyres slightly ran off

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,568 miles

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

front tyres worn at inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,746 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MXJ 709 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXJ 709, 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 MXJ 709 registered?

MXJ 709 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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