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V88 MJE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 MJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,143 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 133,086 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,815 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BADLY CORRODED BRAKE PIPES. (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

LOW BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,196 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s and n/s rear tyre treads cracks in edges

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

check engine light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,347 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

check engine light on

cracks in edges of treads n/s and o/s front tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2016 124,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S AND O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

check engine light on

cracks in edges of treads n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in edges of treads o/s rear tyre

damage to outer sidewall n/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

windscreen wash poor

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in edges of treads o/s rear tyre

damage to outer sidewall n/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

windscreen wash poor

Pass 26 Apr 2014 116,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 116,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lower arm bushes slight play, n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Oct 2011 115,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lower arm bushes slight play, n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,973 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,857 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,061 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in nearside rear side wall not showing cords

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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V88 MJE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V88 MJE, 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 V88 MJE registered?

V88 MJE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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