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W8 VLN

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 VLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and across bottom to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,481 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,246 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing low

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cuts

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

all alloy wheels outer scuffed

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,945 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing low

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cuts

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

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

all alloy wheels outer scuffed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,439 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Nov 2005 15,797 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W8 VLN is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W8 VLN, 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 W8 VLN registered?

W8 VLN is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is W8 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 VLN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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