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WBZ 1238

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 1238
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 129,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,781 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 127,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 126,248 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,475 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 122,582 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 122,582 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing wish bone front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,829 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,486 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,843 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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WBZ 1238 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 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 WBZ 1238, 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 WBZ 1238 registered?

WBZ 1238 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is WBZ 1238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 1238 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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