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VT04 MWP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 113,230 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear tie rod control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 104,279 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,788 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 96,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,706 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,471 miles

front position lights blue tinge

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,678 miles

front lights blue tinge

Fail 8 Mar 2014 89,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front lights blue tinge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,629 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,979 miles

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

Front discs worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,979 miles

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,880 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,374 miles

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

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

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 MWP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWP, 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 VT04 MWP registered?

VT04 MWP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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