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BC04 XLF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 75,181 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 75,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative bushes worn bottom arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,820 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s outer tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 73,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 73,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,064 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit has a misting of oil

Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,223 miles

Both front Tyres cracking

Warning light indicates there is an air suspension fault

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,272 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,386 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are slightly deteriorated

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2014 51,386 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are slightly deteriorated

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,686 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,842 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 XLF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 XLF, 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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BC04 XLF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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