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DF04 BVC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,446 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,334 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,246 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tie rod dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear tie rod dust cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

screen chips

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet behind coolant pipes and brake pedal sinking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,597 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,597 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,045 miles

both fuel tank mounting straps corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,432 miles

both rear tyres worn low in the centre sections of the tread and the sidewalls are perishing badly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,375 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in the centre section of the tread

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,831 miles

Oil present on Offside front suspension unit no leak apparent at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,307 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (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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DF04 BVC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DF04 BVC, 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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DF04 BVC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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