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AO55 TGX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,263 mi
Last recorded61,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension rod dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,156 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 57,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,739 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,356 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,508 miles

Brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2016 46,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edges (approx 2mm)

nearside rear tyre worn (approx 2mm)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,654 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,036 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2010 22,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers wiper blade split at ends but not effecting drivers view

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,342 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AO55 TGX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 TGX, 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 AO55 TGX registered?

AO55 TGX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 TGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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