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VX04 EHT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

191,207 mi
Last recorded191,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 EHT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 191,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 190,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 189,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 188,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 187,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 187,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 184,809 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 184,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp washers faulty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 178,519 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 172,795 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 166,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 157,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 149,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 139,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 129,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 103,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen dammaged outside swept zone b

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,070 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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VX04 EHT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VX04 EHT, 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 VX04 EHT registered?

VX04 EHT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 EHT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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