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BT04 VBC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,106 mi
Last recorded107,106 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VBC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,800 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 103,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 101,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on indide tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on indide tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,633 miles

Nearside Front under tray needs re fixing rear part broken reclipped on test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves lines (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,129 miles

Front JAGUAR FIGURE MOUNTED ON FRONT OF BONNET

Fail 4 Nov 2019 95,128 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front 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))

Front JAGUAR FIGURE MOUNTED ON FRONT OF BONNET

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,386 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,848 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,848 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,583 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,085 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under tray needs re clipping up

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,199 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 50,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,522 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 VBC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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