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F863 EBO

2004 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 EBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,176 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 98,998 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 98,997 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 97,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 97,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre exhaust clamp loose

advise cracks in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,977 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 96,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,609 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface rust on all rear coil springs

surface rust on rear of outter sill n/s

surface rust on steel fuel lines

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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F863 EBO is a 2004 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F863 EBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F863 EBO is a 2004 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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