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BJ04 DYH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DYH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 128,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 128,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 126,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 115,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 106,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,408 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,408 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 84,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,262 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 49,453 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,905 miles

advise suspension warning light on

advise undertrays fitted unerneath vehicle

advise various bodywork marks around vehicle

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 DYH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

BJ04 DYH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 DYH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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