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BL54 VFA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VFA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,165 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R and O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,165 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R and O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 91,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,649 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear pads getting low

wipers split and poor

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,253 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,792 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 82,792 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,884 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 25 Jan 2012 59,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,494 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,418 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,418 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 VFA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BL54 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

BL54 VFA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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