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A5 EBL

2006 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 126,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 120,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,516 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 114,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 104,919 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,455 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,818 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,360 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,030 miles

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

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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A5 EBL is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 A5 EBL, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 EBL registered?

A5 EBL is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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