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BL55 VGM

2006 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 146,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 145,992 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire corroded ready to snap (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 145,934 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 145,934 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 143,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ubove axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ubove axle (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 ubove axle (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s bonnet catch not working

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,692 miles

Nearside Handbrake Cable Sticking

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,037 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,806 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 VGM is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BL55 VGM, 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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BL55 VGM is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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