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WF04 GGZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

226,467 mi
Last recorded226,467 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 GGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 226,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 226,326 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 224,707 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to advise further due to undertray restricting visiblility (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim has had a welding repair carried out

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle - suspect pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 224,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal pipes badly corroded; visible at front end of undertray under drivers floorpan area (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault traction control light illuminated (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine control went into safe mode; unable to rev engine etc; (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected electronic level sensor detached from mounting bracket (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe leading to flexible hose badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to advise further due to undertray restricting visibility (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel inner rim has had a welding repair carried out

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential, suspect pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 217,047 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 217,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 192,273 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 192,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 176,185 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 176,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

space saver tyre fitted to drivers front

Pass 4 Feb 2019 148,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 147,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,402 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 120,207 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,096 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre is cut on the sidewall but no cords or ply is exposed.

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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WF04 GGZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF04 GGZ, 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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WF04 GGZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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