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BL05 MZU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,191 mi
Last recorded191,191 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MZU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 191,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 191,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 186,520 miles

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

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

front pads about 75% worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 186,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front pads about 75% worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,083 miles

possible rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 176,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 173,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 162,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 115,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,141 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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BL05 MZU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL05 MZU, 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 BL05 MZU registered?

BL05 MZU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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