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BC04 YVG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,389 mi
Last recorded169,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 169,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 269,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 266,462 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 266,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leaking from water pump area

Pass 10 Sep 2021 162,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,363 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,700 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 146,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,003 miles

Front windscreen rubber seals missing

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stickin

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Underbody trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 132,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Underbody trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,614 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 126,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,418 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,406 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 110,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,413 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,038 miles

os front trim missing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2010 100,940 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre looks low on pressure

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

oil leak from engine

os front trim missing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 72,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,765 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 YVG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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