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BD04 SZU

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,902 mi
Last recorded166,902 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SZU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 166,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 166,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 164,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,844 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,324 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,324 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2015 117,612 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 116,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,904 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,580 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 7 Apr 2010 94,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 85,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside bonnet sealing pad insecure

offside bonnet sealing pad missing

sill covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full view to all areas

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,795 miles

passenger air bag warning light on

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 SZU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

BD04 SZU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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