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BL55 DWU

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DWU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,137 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges/tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 110,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges/tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white [bulb] (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from rear to abs pump. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white [bulb]. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,109 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.7mm

Offside Front tyre tread 2.4mm

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,921 miles

Nearside wiper worn

Offside Rear seat belt retraction weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,976 miles

o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism poor

wipers split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,260 miles

slight oil staining on steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,062 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.8mm

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,075 miles

both wiper blades split

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 DWU is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 DWU, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL55 DWU registered?

BL55 DWU is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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