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BL54 WLN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,846 mi
Last recorded104,846 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Just meets mot criteria (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just meets mot criteria (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Just meets mot criteria (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just meets mot criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower Just meets mot criteria (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just meets mot criteria (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Just meets mot criteria (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Under bonnet covers / under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,591 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,891 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,329 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,076 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 WLN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WLN, 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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BL54 WLN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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