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R7 CDG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,544 mi
Last recorded67,544 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 CDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 67,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 66,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,970 miles

ADVISE All four tyres cracking/perished on sidewalls to treads

ADVISE Front and Rear brake discs slight corroded on faces due to standing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four metal brake pipes/ brake ferrules slight corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer wishbone pin bush worn with slight play /lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer wishbone pin bush worn with slight play /lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,951 miles

ADVISE All four tyres cracking /perished on sidewalls to tread

ADVISE Front and Rear brake discs slight corroded on faces due to standing

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components slight age related corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four Brake hoses ferrules age related corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE Metal brake pipes , age related corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower pin bush worn with slight play /lift movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin bush worn with slight play/lift movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,234 miles

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

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

Offside mirror slightly faded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,448 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,439 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,485 miles

Advise that the o/s/r and the n/s/f tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,383 miles

Advise that the o/s/f brake caliper is slightly binding.

Both ront wipers split but still clearing screen effectivly.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,036 miles

Advise that o/s/r tyre is wearing low.

Advise that there is slight bind fron the n/s/f and o/s/r brakes but not excessive.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,036 miles

Advise that o/s/r tyre is wearing low.

Advise that there is slight bind fron the n/s/f and o/s/r brakes but not excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 35,797 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,663 miles

Advise unable to open O/S/R door

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,699 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge 235 50 18

near side rear tyre on 3mm

off side front tyre on 2mm

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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R7 CDG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R7 CDG, 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 R7 CDG registered?

R7 CDG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is R7 CDG safe to buy?

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