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BP04 MXL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 MXL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 86,710 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Failed during test (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose ferrule failed during test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,656 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both ft lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fog lamp not working and lens cracked (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear track control arm rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 76,716 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all tyre valves cracked except nsf (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fog lamp nw (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r outer lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind drivers ft wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,138 miles

Covers fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Oil leak.

Rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper blade poor.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,800 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level below MINIMUM.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper blade poor.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,581 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,823 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,823 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit & cracking.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,448 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s/ washer jet insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

o/s/ washer jet insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,175 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low across tread area

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,879 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 MXL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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