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J88 BJH

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 BJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 132,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,958 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel tank both straps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,741 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,689 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,665 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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J88 BJH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J88 BJH, 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 J88 BJH registered?

J88 BJH is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for J88 BJH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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