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YL04 SFE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 SFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 122,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R & O/S/R, Inner, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, Lower, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S/R & O/S/R, Air Suspension Strut, Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 94,688 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, Lower, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S/R & O/S/R, Air Suspension Strut, Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,140 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,876 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,281 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,784 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,408 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,137 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 4 Apr 2014 37,845 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,995 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,911 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 25,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YL04 SFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YL04 SFE, 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 YL04 SFE registered?

YL04 SFE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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