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BT04 VBM

2004 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,168 mi
Last recorded159,168 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 159,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 154,607 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N.S. & O.S. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N.S. & O.S. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 45,869 miles

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

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 VBM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

BT04 VBM is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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