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N888 EPA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,727 mi
Last recorded128,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 EPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,727 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,006 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush lower play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush lower play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 122,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush lower play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush lower play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 113,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 112,739 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,855 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 93,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front bumper loose

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres outer shoulder wear

n.s.inner headlamp washer jet missing

o.s.r. inner disc swept area reduced by corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N888 EPA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N888 EPA, 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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N888 EPA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for N888 EPA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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