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BD04 SVZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,934 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 125,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose close to suspension arm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose close to suspension arm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 116,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish and crack on tread

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish and crack on tread

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish and crack on tread

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish and crack on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted blocking the view of some test items

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 102,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,462 miles

unable to check condition of brake pipes due to thick black coating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,153 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 66,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BD04 SVZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD04 SVZ, 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 BD04 SVZ registered?

BD04 SVZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is BD04 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 SVZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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