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BF56 VYA

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 114,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 113,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,689 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OUTER PARK BRAKE CABLES DAMAGED OUTER CASING

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,614 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,614 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,029 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault with the system

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

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

air suspension light indicates a fault with the system

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,331 miles

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 VYA is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYA, 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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What year was BF56 VYA registered?

BF56 VYA is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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