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GU04 BDE

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 BDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 60,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,407 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,187 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion on disk face

Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion on disk face

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 46,062 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,319 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rear damper bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,155 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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GU04 BDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU04 BDE, 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 GU04 BDE registered?

GU04 BDE is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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