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BL55 CYS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,727 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 79,157 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,614 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,644 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,429 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,641 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,123 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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BL55 CYS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel 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 BL55 CYS, 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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BL55 CYS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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