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BL54 ZYM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,024 mi
Last recorded183,024 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 183,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 182,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 182,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 182,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 181,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 180,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,229 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 175,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 165,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear track control arm boot

Fail 19 Oct 2018 165,996 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear track control arm boot

Pass 16 Oct 2017 155,882 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 155,882 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 145,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,244 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 128,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 128,320 miles

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

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,800 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jan 2012 114,866 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 114,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,784 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,646 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 ZYM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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