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BL54 BSV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,018 mi
Last recorded180,018 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BSV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 180,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 167,047 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 167,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 151,510 miles

metal mascot / emblem projection likely to cause injury removed from bonnet

Fail 8 Oct 2014 151,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 135,865 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 135,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 157,873 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2011 157,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre no tread in areas inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,859 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 83,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,087 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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BL54 BSV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL54 BSV, 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 BL54 BSV registered?

BL54 BSV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is BL54 BSV safe to buy?

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