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BF56 VWK

2006 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 118,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 117,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 117,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,483 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 108,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,559 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges and on legal limit

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

passengers wiper not clearing screen

Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges and on legal limit

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

passengers wiper not clearing screen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,495 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s rear set belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,120 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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BF56 VWK is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF56 VWK, 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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BF56 VWK is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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