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BK05 BOV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 114,895 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))

Pass 13 May 2019 106,192 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 106,192 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Mar 2018 97,261 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,603 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 76,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,434 miles

Headlight washers not working but not proved to be HID lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,534 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

off side front tyre wear on inside edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 48,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DSC light ON

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

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

slight difference in parking brake travel

undertray covering some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,145 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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BK05 BOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK05 BOV, 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 BK05 BOV registered?

BK05 BOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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