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YV04 GYD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,352 mi
Last recorded53,352 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 51,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 47,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,267 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 43,383 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,273 miles

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

all tyre cracking, and both fronts wear on edge

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

suspension items surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

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

all tyres cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,049 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,683 miles

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

both rear tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyre walls in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 14,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,082 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 11,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,350 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 GYD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYD, 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 GYD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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