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BN04 YJL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,345 mi
Last recorded189,345 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 YJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 189,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

front and rear subframe corroding

Fail 13 May 2015 189,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

front and rear subframe corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 160,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

corrosion to subframes

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 160,526 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

corrosion to subframes

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 150,989 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 150,989 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,390 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,322 miles

front to rear brake pipe along fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear brake pipe along fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside rear bottom hub bush

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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BN04 YJL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN04 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 YJL registered?

BN04 YJL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 YJL safe to buy?

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