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BG04 XYT

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 149,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 149,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 147,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 141,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 225,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,712 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 137,711 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 137,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight ridge in front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2016 132,133 miles

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

coolant leak from water pump

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,416 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 129,416 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,414 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge on limit and splitting on outer edge

both rear tyre treads on 1.6mm legal limit in centre

o/s/r lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,233 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 87,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,612 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,297 miles

front brake discs corroded

small split in drivers wiper blade

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 XYT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

BG04 XYT is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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