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BT04 VAY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,351 mi
Last recorded98,351 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VAY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,111 miles

Front fog lamps not working

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 64,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,717 miles

osf osr tyres cracks on outsides

Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf osr tyres cracks on outsides

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slight scored

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,039 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

BT04 VAY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BT04 VAY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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