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BT04 JYL

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

252,543 mi
Last recorded252,543 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 JYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 252,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 249,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 245,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 237,525 miles

Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 237,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 228,529 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 228,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 212,575 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 212,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 193,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and have low tread

offside rear air bag lower rubber bush is deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2017 192,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and have low tread

offside rear air bag lower rubber bush is deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 172,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2016 172,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2015 144,866 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 144,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,657 miles

front pads low

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 3 May 2012 81,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,498 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 JYL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JYL, 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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What year was BT04 JYL registered?

BT04 JYL is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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