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SJ04 LAM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,760 mi
Last recorded117,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,760 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side has surface corrosion !! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,939 miles

Fuel tank strap has corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank strap has corrosion

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,589 miles

Fuel tank strap has corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2020 116,586 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank strap has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,261 miles

Fuel tank straps have corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,998 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 114,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,272 miles

air suspension warning light illuminated

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,734 miles

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,625 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,499 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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SJ04 LAM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SJ04 LAM, 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 SJ04 LAM registered?

SJ04 LAM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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