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BL05 WYB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 130,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 130,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 128,320 miles

Offside Front Foglamp inoperative

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi & flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi & flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2019 128,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi & flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi & flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Foglamp inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake flexi hardpipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Side wall damage

Rear Inner Brake disc surface very rusted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Side wall damage

Rear Inner Brake disc surface very rusted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,032 miles

headlight washers weak

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 104,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,812 miles

N.s.f tyre outer sidewall has cut in it

N.s.r tyre outer sidewall has in it

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 95,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,416 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,832 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,832 miles

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

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

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 WYB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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