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BN55 GBY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,418 mi
Last recorded52,418 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,029 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,052 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,516 miles

vehicle has plastic underbody covering not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 32,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle has plastic underbody covering not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,790 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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BN55 GBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN55 GBY, 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 BN55 GBY registered?

BN55 GBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is BN55 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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