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BP04 ABZ

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ABZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,188 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,509 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undersealed in places throughout

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rerar subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,974 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,045 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank mounting straps slightly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides ,lower hub bush slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,992 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear track control arm bushes boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,392 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)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 74,017 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,936 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,297 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,803 miles

Nearside 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)

inside of rear discs worn

n/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,674 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,412 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2007 29,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,537 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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BP04 ABZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BP04 ABZ, 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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BP04 ABZ is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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