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OU04 ZGJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,181 mi
Last recorded128,181 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,181 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And position lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And position lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,785 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 122,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,545 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 116,541 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,754 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,319 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,713 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working

Fail 25 Feb 2020 89,713 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front fog lamps not working

oil level low

power steering fluid level low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,066 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working

passenger front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

both front fog lamps not working

passenger front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 65,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 65,176 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,446 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 41,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

strongly advise offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,130 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,634 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,021 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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OU04 ZGJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OU04 ZGJ, 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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OU04 ZGJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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