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BN55 GFE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,167 mi
Last recorded80,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,167 miles

Intermittent air suspension fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and on 10 years old - suggest replace - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear subframe bushes deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre approaching 10 years old

Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,955 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlight washers weeping fluid

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 78,347 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,298 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 71,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,632 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,632 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,399 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 GFE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BN55 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

BN55 GFE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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