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T4 TVT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,963 mi
Last recorded138,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 TVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 138,963 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 138,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,051 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,774 miles

Child seat fitted [N/s/rear] preventing a full inspection of seat belt

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm [@ 75% of centre tread width pirelli P6000 powergy 235/50/ZR 18 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 126,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted [N/s/rear] preventing a full inspection of seat belt

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm [@ 75% of centre tread width pirelli P6000 powergy 235/50/ZR 18 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,963 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,960 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,961 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,135 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T4 TVT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T4 TVT, 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 T4 TVT registered?

T4 TVT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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