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BG04 FKJ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,028 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Air suspension unit bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,275 miles

Front bonnet and grille scratched

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,802 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s inner rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,949 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,503 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,591 miles

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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BG04 FKJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BG04 FKJ, 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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BG04 FKJ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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