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SO04 VTF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,801 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,819 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 93,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn arm to front of chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay along o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 88,072 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay along o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,939 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2012 66,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 59,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,144 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,868 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)

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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SO04 VTF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO04 VTF, 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 SO04 VTF registered?

SO04 VTF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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