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BK55 VUM

2006 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VUM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,996 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,715 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction hand brake indicates a fault, not able to apply (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,651 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,143 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,708 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,708 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,592 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,721 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,463 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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BK55 VUM is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK55 VUM, 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 BK55 VUM registered?

BK55 VUM is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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