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YV04 FLR

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle; + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,743 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle; + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,693 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R full brake pipe corroded need to change as soon as passable (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Brake Disc corroded

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,627 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,627 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,507 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,537 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,891 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,909 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension faulty on dash .

Pass 15 May 2013 72,911 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 72,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 63,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,649 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,719 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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YV04 FLR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YV04 FLR, 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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YV04 FLR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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