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BC04 YVL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 141,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 139,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 139,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,351 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,240 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 129,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 11 Aug 2012 129,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 112,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,007 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 YVL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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