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BL05 WXS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,604 mi
Last recorded119,604 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r upper suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both number plates starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both number plates starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,453 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Faorward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm (shock mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,706 miles

fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,219 miles

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

full undershield

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,993 miles

Front pads getting low.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,460 miles

damage on nearside and offside front tyre inner walls

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,021 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 WXS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel 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 BL05 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

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

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