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BP04 AEX

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,940 mi
Last recorded157,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 AEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 157,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Adhesive labels. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Front valances. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all4 pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 150,859 miles

All brake pipes have been under sealed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 226,861 miles

corrosion in front brake pipes _limited vision on exact condition

wear in rear wishbone ,inner bushes ,advise attention asap

Fail 18 Feb 2022 226,854 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in front brake pipes _limited vision on exact condition

washer bottle lid missing

wear in rear wishbone ,inner bushes ,advise attention asap

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front track rod ends corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,377 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,604 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,841 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)

traCKING

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 100,993 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,750 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 90,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,447 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,854 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,456 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 AEX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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