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BJ04 DHE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,588 miles

Both side rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge but cords not visible at the time of the test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front+rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine radiator is badly distorted / bent

Pass 4 Feb 2015
Fail 3 Feb 2015

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,314 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smeary and does not clear the windscreen effectively

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall chipped

OSR tyre treads low and has cuts but cords not shown

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,425 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 60,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,756 miles

1) Slight oil leak from O/S/F steering rack gaiter.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,093 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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BJ04 DHE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ04 DHE, 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 BJ04 DHE registered?

BJ04 DHE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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