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BC04 XJJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,561 mi
Last recorded167,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 167,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 165,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 164,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 164,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 161,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 159,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 159,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (near rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 148,703 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 148,703 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 137,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 137,692 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,179 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 11 May 2015 119,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,796 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH GREASE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS STIFF TO TURN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 104,796 miles

BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH GREASE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS STIFF TO TURN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 97,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,722 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,229 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 XJJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BC04 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

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

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