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AB55 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule small section of rigid pipe at the caliper end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 3 Oct 2023 84,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,890 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visable (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visable (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visable (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visable (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,587 miles

Front Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres tred cracking, near side rear is quite deep.

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 58,937 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,314 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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AB55 JAG is a 2005 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 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 AB55 JAG, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB55 JAG registered?

AB55 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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