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BF04 ETE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ETE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,927 miles

corrosion - suspension & steering but under sealed

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,609 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to rear sub frame

corrosion to some suspension/steering components but sealed over.

under- trays obscuring some components

uneven wear to tyres-

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,630 miles

corrosion to rear sub- frame & front track rod ends

engine covers obscuring some components

oil seepage from gearbox

uneven wear to tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2018 69,128 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,708 miles

fronts + o/s/f front to rear brake pipes starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

n/s screen cracked

oil seepage gearbox area

rear lower shock bushes wear

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,708 miles

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

fronts + o/s/f front to rear brake pipes starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

n/s screen cracked

oil seepage gearbox area

rear lower shock bushes wear

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,546 miles

rear lower shock bushes play

tank straps corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,546 miles

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

rear lower shock bushes play

tank straps corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,961 miles

o/s/r disc in poor condishon

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,137 miles

o/s/f tyre low pressure,refer also prior fail 698706271079

Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,097 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,097 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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 ETE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF04 ETE, 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 BF04 ETE registered?

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

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