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V8 XOP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XOP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,233 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 68,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,017 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 47,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,062 miles

Nearside 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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V8 XOP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V8 XOP, 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 V8 XOP registered?

V8 XOP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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