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BG04 XOW

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess and offside rear, Parking brake cables damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 124,519 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 124,450 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,710 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 106,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 94,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,663 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cracked.

Offside rear tyre has signs of run flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,594 miles

Deep cracking to O/S/R tyre

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

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,594 miles

Deep cracking to O/S/R tyre

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

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,228 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,131 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 XOW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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