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S8 RXJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

209,529 mi
Last recorded209,529 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 209,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 202,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre has slighgt side wall damage

Pass 31 Jan 2024 193,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 180,376 miles

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Sep 2021 171,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 161,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,892 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 152,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,522 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 128,509 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,245 miles

slight wear on edges on o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,599 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,626 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,110 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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S8 RXJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S8 RXJ, 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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S8 RXJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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