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M8 BTV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BTV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in front window screen

Fail 20 Sep 2024 107,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in front window screen

Pass 21 Sep 2023 103,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2022 103,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,593 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,138 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front seat belt buckle cover slight damage

offside rear suspension stabiliser arm rubbers starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 13 May 2020 93,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs starting to wear

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front seatbelt buckle cover slight damage

rear suspension arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,812 miles

both rear suspension hubs lower bushes to suspension arms starting to split/ wear and slight movement

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front seat belt buckle cover slight damage

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 May 2018 79,003 miles

both rear suspension hubs lower bushes to suspension arms slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 May 2017 71,154 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

front brake discs starting to wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ inner edge worn low and nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ inner edge starting to wear

rear suspension lower arms to hubs bushes slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 May 2016 66,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,018 miles

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 63,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 60,989 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer mounting joints

Pass 15 May 2012 58,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 55,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,435 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 34,833 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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M8 BTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M8 BTV, 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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M8 BTV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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