CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT04 JYH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,920 mi
Last recorded139,920 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 139,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,889 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at ABS pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,016 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,035 miles

Covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 113,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe/fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, run along front chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe/fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, run along front chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,557 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,555 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front wipers torn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 78,554 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 78,554 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 70,221 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 62,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,860 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 39,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,724 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT04 JYH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYH, 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

How do I check the history of BT04 JYH?

You can check the full history of BT04 JYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT04 JYH registered?

BT04 JYH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is BT04 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 JYH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT04 JYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT04 JYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.