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VT04 MBU

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 119,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,855 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 112,855 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2021 106,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (very rusty) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,311 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 99,508 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking out of adjustment.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,910 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 96,904 miles

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

advise nearside front wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 17 Jun 2014 152,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 92,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,072 miles

low effort on parking brake

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

low effort on parking brake

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,048 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,045 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,172 miles

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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VT04 MBU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VT04 MBU, 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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VT04 MBU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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