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D8 BGH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 BGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,915 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside rear brake binding

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 94,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,318 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,904 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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D8 BGH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D8 BGH, 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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D8 BGH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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