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SM04 TPV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 TPV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 106,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 100,427 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 93,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side wiper blade slight streaking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,083 miles

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

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

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

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

noise on o/s/r wheel hub

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,364 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,551 miles

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

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

all brake flexi pipe ferrules corroding

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 13,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM04 TPV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SM04 TPV, 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 SM04 TPV registered?

SM04 TPV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SM04 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 TPV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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