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YW04 BGY

2004 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

233,858 mi
Last recorded233,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 233,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 233,848 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 228,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 213,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 213,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 194,456 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 194,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 170,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 170,714 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 147,349 miles

both front brakes have BORDER LINE BINDING

Fail 17 Jun 2008 146,858 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brakes have BORDER LINE BINDING

Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,490 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 103,489 miles

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

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

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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YW04 BGY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YW04 BGY, 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 YW04 BGY registered?

YW04 BGY is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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