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BT04 UTE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,484 mi
Last recorded160,484 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 UTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow. ()

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable slight damage.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow. ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,477 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,253 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 19 Oct 2019 147,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 147,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,702 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2015 124,702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

uneven wear to both front tyres

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,282 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,881 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,600 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

plastic under shield fitted to under side of vehicle

rear discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,574 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 UTE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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