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BL05 WVJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,041 mi
Last recorded218,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 218,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror slight deterioration

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 212,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror slight deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 205,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 205,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 198,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 191,256 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 181,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 181,980 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 168,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 160,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 148,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worne on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worne on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 138,685 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 128,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,335 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,044 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 WVJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BL05 WVJ, 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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BL05 WVJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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