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BJ04 VLH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,332 mi
Last recorded160,332 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 160,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both end sections fo front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trim over sills.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 160,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 front to rear marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Eml flashing and leaking anti freeze for engines safety (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both end sections fo front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic trim over sills.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,571 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside bodypanels fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 147,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,019 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,590 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,475 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)

inner edge wear on o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,274 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,344 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 VLH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ04 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

BJ04 VLH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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