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BF04 FXA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,701 mi
Last recorded162,701 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 162,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 157,812 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 155,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 155,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 141,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,550 miles

bonnet release cable and handle incomplete

both rear brake disc's inner surfaces pitted

engine and underbody have plastic cover mouldings fitted

front brakes slightly uneven on application

front nearside tyre has slight cut on sidewall 235/50/18

front offside tyre has slight inside and outside edge wear 235/50/18

oil level on minimum

rear metal brake pipe across subframe slightly corroded

registration lights dull

Pass 16 Mar 2013 128,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 110,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,403 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,184 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 FXA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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