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BT04 JYP

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 JYP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 143,783 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Rear Lower FUEL FILLER PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2025 135,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on the front and rear subframes

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,671 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,365 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 131,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 128,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear round tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 125,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 121,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,099 miles

Nearside Front wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,013 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside steering rack slight play in inner joint

rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth

Fail 7 Jan 2013 106,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,314 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,071 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE N/S/REAR

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak SUSPECT COOLER PIPES N/S/FRONT

Pass 10 Jan 2009 94,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,687 miles

both rear tyre inner and outer treads wearing

slight play offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Fail 4 Jan 2008 92,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

both rear tyre inner and outer treads wearing

nail in offside front tyre and tread worn low(3mm)

slight play offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 21 May 2007 88,081 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 JYP is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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