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VA04 LFL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,340 mi
Last recorded56,340 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

RegistrationVA04 LFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 56,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 55,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,702 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 53,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,374 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 43,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 40,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 38,767 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 36,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,686 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 9 May 2008 20,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,543 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,769 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 16,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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VA04 LFL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VA04 LFL, 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 VA04 LFL registered?

VA04 LFL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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