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VU04 UEW

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,094 mi
Last recorded143,094 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 UEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,231 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,078 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,013 miles

main feed pipe to rear slight corrosion.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,013 miles

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

main feed pipe to rear slight corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,260 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 98,260 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in near side rear shockabsorber mounting.

slight play in off side rear lower arm outer bush/hub.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2008 47,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,428 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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VU04 UEW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU04 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 UEW registered?

VU04 UEW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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