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SA04 BSF

2004 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,870 mi
Last recorded161,870 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 BSF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 161,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 150,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 148,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 146,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,318 miles

brake test not done due to brake pad

oil leak chip in screen rear disks have hot spots rear diff has leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 135,312 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake pad worn down to less than 1.5mm possible cause brake caliper sticking on needs investigation (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake test not done due to brake pad

oil leak chip in screen rear disks have hot spots rear diff has leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,855 miles

E.M.L light on dash

brake check

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,355 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2007 42,201 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 42,201 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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SA04 BSF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA04 BSF, 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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SA04 BSF is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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