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BL04 RYA

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,839 mi
Last recorded108,839 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 RYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,769 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,243 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 May 2017 72,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2016 67,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,631 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,382 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/r inner brake pipe appears to be rusty

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,555 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 21,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 3,196 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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BL04 RYA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL04 RYA, 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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BL04 RYA is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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