2004 JAGUAR — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- JAGUAR
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1988 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 28 January 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 45,475 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Jaguar has 28 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 45,475 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed', making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
The mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage, averaging 7,795 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 270-mile retest anomaly on 08 Nov 2011 is noted.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre failures recorded in 2007, 2008, and 2023, indicating severe neglect.
- Major bodywork failures in 2007, 2008, and 2023, suggesting extensive corrosion or structural damage.
- Major suspension failure on 2008-11-05, pointing to underlying mechanical issues.
- The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a 'Not valid' MOT status, making it unroadworthy.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 11 historical failures
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety focus for its era.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,795 miles/year, showing no signs of odometer fraud.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/28 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | PASS | 45,475 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2007 | PASS | 54,615 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | FAIL | 61,488 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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| Nov 2008 | PASS | 61,488 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2009 | FAIL | 67,628 mi |
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Nov 2009 | PASS | 67,628 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 75,183 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED both front discs are worn. USER ENTERED offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.
|
| Nov 2011 | FAIL | 82,419 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 82,149 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 90,793 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
|
| Jan 2013 | FAIL | 90,793 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
|
| Jan 2014 | FAIL | 93,765 mi |
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED sill covers fitted
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 93,765 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED sill covers fitted
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 97,297 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2014 | FAIL | 97,297 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 105,568 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY front brake discs corroded wearing unevenly ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY number plate spacing? ADVISORY light corrosion on outer sills
|
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 112,493 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) ADVISORY coil spring corroded Two rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Two front bottom ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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| Jan 2017 | PASS | 112,493 mi |
ADVISORY coil spring corroded Two rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Two front bottom ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 121,530 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
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| Jan 2018 | PASS | 121,534 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 126,236 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 134,432 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 223/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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| Jan 2020 | PASS | 134,435 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 139,594 mi |
ADVISORY rear center seat belt slight damage MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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| Jan 2021 | PASS | 139,599 mi |
ADVISORY rear center seat belt slight damage
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| Jan 2022 | PASS | 143,707 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres worn on inner edges
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| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 148,258 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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| Jan 2023 | PASS | 148,482 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
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