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BG04 HDH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,480 mi
Last recorded108,480 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer as marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,025 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 145,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,632 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,630 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,438 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,324 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 34,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,974 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 HDH 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 73.1%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

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

Is BG04 HDH safe to buy?

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