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BL04 RYB

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,913 mi
Last recorded174,913 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 RYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 174,913 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 168,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 161,397 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 161,397 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 158,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,819 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2022 153,814 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,372 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 149,370 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both tie bars (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 146,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 133,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 120,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,103 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 97,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 97,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,362 miles

Unable to fully see inner front brake pads

Fail 17 May 2011 53,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Inner face of rear discs corroded only braking on half of disc surface

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Unable to fully see inner front brake pads

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,863 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2009 44,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,991 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 RYB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 BL04 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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