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BT04 UZE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,285 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,756 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 127,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 199,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,376 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,400 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 100,400 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,620 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,205 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,126 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,770 miles

n/s/front brake has slight binding

o/s/front brake has BORDER LINE BINDING

Pass 17 May 2007 27,101 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 UZE 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 72%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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