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BG04 XXB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XXB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,093 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,414 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,414 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,063 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,916 miles

rear lower shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,486 miles

rear lower shock absorbers worn.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,903 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low,rear lower shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,882 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear lower shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,002 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,336 miles

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

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,336 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,911 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 XXB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

BG04 XXB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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