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AF55 SNZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SNZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, rose joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm , rose joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on 4mm with sidewalls perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 106,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on 4mm with sidewalls perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 105,432 miles

Front wipers poor/smeary

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, sidewalls perishing , wearing edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, sidewalls perishing ,wearing edges, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 105,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wipers poor/smeary

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, sidewalls perishing , wearing edges and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm, sidewalls perishing ,wearing edges, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where it joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing , cracking between treads and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing, cracking between treads and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 104,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under drivers floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where it joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing , cracking between treads and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing, cracking between treads and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 102,358 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 102,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished and split. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall off.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and O/S/R. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,742 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,603 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lag-18%

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges/centre tread

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,827 miles

both rear tyres 3+mm

corrosion to both sides front brake pipes... both sides rear brake flexi hose upper ferrells corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,901 miles

both front wheel inner faces lightly buckled

nsr seatbelt fastener deteriated

osf and nsf brake pipes light rust

Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,901 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front wheel inner faces lightly buckled

nsr anti roll bar link gaitor deteriated

nsr seatbelt fastener deteriated

osf and nsf brake pipes light rust

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,265 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,840 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper split

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,601 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,571 miles

front wiperblades split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,846 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)

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

stone chips to screen

unable to check inner brake pads

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,540 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres getting low on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AF55 SNZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AF55 SNZ, 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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AF55 SNZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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