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BL05 WVX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 139,427 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,959 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside / offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 125,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 121,274 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,161 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,161 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn at inner edge

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,724 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,957 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 WVX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL05 WVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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