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BT04 VBD

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,197 mi
Last recorded132,197 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 126,924 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 126,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 108,561 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,728 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 98,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,773 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 65,594 miles

All metal brake pipes are corroding.

Both rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes (hub to suspension) in poor condition and have play, nearside borderline pass/strong advise.

Both rear suspension upper wishbone mounting bushes in poor condition but no excessive play at this time.

Front and rear brake pads and discs in general poor condition with corrosion.

General underside corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2016 63,364 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Fail 13 May 2016 63,343 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2015 60,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 60,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,837 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 47,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,740 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 VBD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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