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BL55 YDO

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,745 mi
Last recorded193,745 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 193,745 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 193,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 193,077 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 191,376 miles

underbody corossion floor and general

Pass 15 Nov 2022 187,681 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 185,402 miles

undertrays emissions clean

Pass 13 Oct 2020 183,927 miles

emissions clean undertrays

Pass 30 May 2019 178,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 178,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 170,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 170,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 162,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2010 71,627 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,003 miles

on carring out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a reading due to engine running too lean,coolant and oil temperature at correct temperatures

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs lipped and inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

on carring out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a reading due to engine running too lean,coolant and oil temperature at correct temperatures

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

slight play to offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer pin/bushes to hub assembly,recommend attention

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 YDO is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

BL55 YDO is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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