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BC04 YVV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 111,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 105,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 101,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,034 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 97,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 94,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,937 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,252 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. (N/S ON 2mm).

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 YVV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

BC04 YVV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is BC04 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 YVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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