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SW04 UPL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 UPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 115,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

suspension component's corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,811 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 108,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,993 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,922 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f shock absorber lower ball joint

slight play n/s/r wheel, unable to determine cause, possible wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r tie ball outer ball joint

Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,922 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f shock absorber lower ball joint

slight play n/s/r wheel, unable to determine cause, possible wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r tie ball outer ball joint

Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 84,818 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Fail 3 Jan 2013 73,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 68,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both rear lower shock bushs has play

drip tray hanging down

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,166 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear seat belt not returning completely

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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SW04 UPL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SW04 UPL, 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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SW04 UPL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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