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BT04 HTG

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

221,358 mi
Last recorded221,358 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 HTG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 221,358 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 221,358 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 221,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 213,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 207,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both anti roll links isolater rubbers deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 207,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both anti roll links isolater rubbers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 194,072 miles

both headlamps slightly discoloured

slight chip in windscreen n\s and central

Pass 25 Jan 2018 181,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 166,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 166,423 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 153,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak underside

Fail 10 Feb 2016 153,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear locking wheel nut damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel hub binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak underside

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,480 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 138,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 126,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,923 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,962 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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BT04 HTG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT04 HTG, 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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BT04 HTG is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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