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S26 CLM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,101 mi
Last recorded175,101 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 CLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 175,101 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 175,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 169,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,715 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,040 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 164,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil filter corroeded weeping oil

Pass 15 May 2019 151,706 miles

offside and nearside front lower shock bushes in arm slight play,offside rear arm rack arm slight play,nearside rear shock bush worn, rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 141,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs excess worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs excess worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 124,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 124,818 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,372 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 119,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 113,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,593 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,670 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,117 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 79,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S26 CLM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S26 CLM, 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 S26 CLM registered?

S26 CLM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is S26 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 CLM shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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