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AJ55 AHY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,063 mi
Last recorded164,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50zr18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 164,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50zr18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 160,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow to center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 151,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow to center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 142,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (OSF wheel arch area) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow to rear center silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 137,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 125,494 miles

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Unable to see inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 15 Oct 2013 107,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper split

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,754 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ55 AHY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ55 AHY, 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 AJ55 AHY registered?

AJ55 AHY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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