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BL55 LHF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 LHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 88,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 79,739 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,593 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,408 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,538 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,761 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 LHF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

BL55 LHF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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