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BL55 JVP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,575 mi
Last recorded66,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 66,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,566 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,143 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,020 miles

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

dash message air suspension fault

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,271 miles

dash message air suspension fault

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,271 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

dash message air suspension fault

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,875 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,875 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,521 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,748 miles

3,000 miles left on front and rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,778 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,693 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,895 miles

Approx 4-6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,393 miles

condensation/water in o/s indicator side repeater lens

Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,393 miles

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

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

condensation/water in o/s indicator side repeater lens

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 JVP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JVP, 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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What year was BL55 JVP registered?

BL55 JVP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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