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BC04 XJE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,637 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,172 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 96,172 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,222 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)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,287 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,003 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r air suspension lower bush play evident

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,132 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear inner lower track control arm bush has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,503 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r. Checked seat belt webbing were pos.

Engine management light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,014 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,496 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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BC04 XJE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC04 XJE, 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 BC04 XJE registered?

BC04 XJE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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