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PJ04 VRF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,027 mi
Last recorded77,027 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 76,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 75,191 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 74,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 73,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides - marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit - change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 72,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 72,360 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Apr 2020 70,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 67,371 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,414 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 53,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,450 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,730 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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PJ04 VRF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PJ04 VRF, 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 PJ04 VRF registered?

PJ04 VRF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is PJ04 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ04 VRF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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