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VU04 HDE

2004 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,259 mi
Last recorded135,259 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xjr84,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 135,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 133,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 125,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,107 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 113,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,369 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,756 miles

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

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

Wiring hanging down at front of car,

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 34,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,419 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VU04 HDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,008 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU04 HDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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