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USE 7R

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSE 7R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tie rod control arm boot deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tie rod control arm boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,659 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,545 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 42,090 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,732 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,354 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,098 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2014 36,344 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low and worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on egde

rear discs corroded

slight judder at rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,739 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,761 miles

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

both front tyres low and worn edges

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to less than 1mm on outer edge of tread (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre wornt to 2mm on outer edge of tread (raised tread pattern)

rear discs pitted (strongly advice)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,054 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,044 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

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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USE 7R is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 USE 7R, 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 USE 7R registered?

USE 7R is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for USE 7R shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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