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SHB 790

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHB 790
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,685 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,418 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,324 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 6 Aug 2007 30,678 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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SHB 790 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SHB 790, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHB 790 registered?

SHB 790 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SHB 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHB 790 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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