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BL54 WLX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

266,173 mi
Last recorded266,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 266,173 miles

Corrosion across rear axle7subframe, but not seriously weakened

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 259,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 249,934 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose , corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays/ covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion across rear axle/subframe, but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jun 2023 249,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose , corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays/ covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion across rear axle/subframe, but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jan 2023 245,532 miles

nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside registration plate lamp not working

offside front and offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2022 233,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 233,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 233,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 222,709 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 208,314 miles

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

both front fog lamps broken(bulbs loose in bottom of bumper)

Pass 17 Dec 2018 196,584 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 196,584 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 179,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 161,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,579 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 128,622 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 4 Jan 2014 110,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,446 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,246 miles

slight deterioration of rear brake discs

uneven front tyre tread wear

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight deterioration of rear brake discs

uneven front tyre tread wear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,669 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,210 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

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 WLX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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