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YCZ 7017

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,764 mi
Last recorded143,764 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 7017
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 142,420 miles

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

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

play/movement at rear suspension bushes

rear suspension bushes slightly worn/split

Fail 19 Apr 2024 142,419 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

play/movement at rear suspension bushes

rear suspension bushes slightly worn/split

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 135,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

air suspension warning light on?

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,247 miles

bonnet release cable damaged

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

slight noise evident from nearside front suspension area

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bonnet release cable damaged

management light on

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

slight noise evident from nearside front suspension area

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,542 miles

EML warning light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YCZ 7017 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCZ 7017, 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 YCZ 7017 registered?

YCZ 7017 is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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