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BF06 GCU

2006 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 120,494 miles

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2024 120,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified both EGR valves blanked off and pipework missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Fluid leaking from brake hose to calliper banjo bolt seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeving damaged slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp washer squirts forward missing lamp.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 117,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,918 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 113,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush in lower wishbone, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 111,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush in lower wishbone, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 109,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,703 miles

Nearside Rear number light glass cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,703 miles

Nearside Rear number light glass cover missing

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,891 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too low to register

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,815 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)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,451 miles

on carrying out a diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,036 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,174 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 21 Feb 2011 49,837 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 18 Feb 2010 41,025 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,021 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,266 miles

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

on diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke reading due to engine running too lean

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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BF06 GCU is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 BF06 GCU, 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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BF06 GCU is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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