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S500 UMB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,893 mi
Last recorded81,893 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 UMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower pin bush dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both pin bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both wiper in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 116,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 50,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 48,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,769 miles

near side front outer side wall perished

nearside front slight exhaust blow

offside rear track control arm slight movement

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,221 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,188 miles

slight bulge on nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight bulge on nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,391 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear air suspension unit has slight movement in lower mounting bush

offside rear air suspension unit has slight movement in lower mounting bush

Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear air suspension unit has slight movement in lower mounting bush

offside rear air suspension unit has slight movement in lower mounting bush

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,900 miles

Offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,576 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S500 UMB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S500 UMB, 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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S500 UMB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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