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BF04 ESU

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ESU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm, boot has slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,931 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,129 miles

2 x Rear lower arms, bush dust covers split

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

N/S/R tie rod outer bush dust cover split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 72,129 miles

2 x Rear lower arms, bush dust covers split

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

N/S/R tie rod outer bush dust cover split

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,022 miles

N/S/R Lower arm outer bush and inner bush dust covers split

N/S/R Track control arm outer bush dust cover split

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

O/S/R Lower arm outer bush and inner bush dust covers split

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fulcrum arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R Lower arm outer bush and inner bush dust covers split

N/S/R Track control arm outer bush dust cover split

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

O/S/R Lower arm outer bush and inner bush dust covers split

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fulcrum arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,808 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,804 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,449 miles

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

o/s/f, n/s/ f & n/s/r tyres perishing,sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2015 66,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f, n/s/ f & n/s/r tyres perishing,sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,369 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,232 miles

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,232 miles

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

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,002 miles

Front outer brake pads wearing thin.Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.please check

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 6 Dec 2007 39,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,273 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,756 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 33,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BF04 ESU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF04 ESU, 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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BF04 ESU is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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