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BG04 HDE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,007 miles

Coolant leak Gas Conversion Unit Underneath Vehicle ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S+O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,007 miles

Coolant leak Gas Conversion Unit Underneath Vehicle ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S+O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,174 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,157 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 HDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG04 HDE, 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 BG04 HDE registered?

BG04 HDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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