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SF04 PKD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 PKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 134,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 134,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,069 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 127,724 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 127,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 117,925 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 117,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 114,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,343 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 107,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 103,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 103,420 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,299 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,840 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,840 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,216 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 72,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,512 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,276 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,276 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,840 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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SF04 PKD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 SF04 PKD, 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 SF04 PKD registered?

SF04 PKD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is SF04 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 PKD shows 33 tests with a 51.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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