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J1 BFR

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BFR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 84,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,905 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge,also slight damage present.

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear uppers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 81,890 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge,also slight damage present.

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear uppers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,372 miles

Both rear upper wishbone suspension arms inner dustcovers slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in between tread patterns. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Jan 2023 79,372 miles

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

Both rear upper wishbone suspension arms inner dustcovers slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in between tread patterns. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,355 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 75,353 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (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)

Coolant leak

E.M.L lamp on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,877 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,809 miles

Oil leak

wiper ends split fnt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,786 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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J1 BFR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J1 BFR, 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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J1 BFR is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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