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BN56 GHZ

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,203 mi
Last recorded170,203 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 GHZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 170,203 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 169,180 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 168,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 168,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 166,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,785 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,616 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 90,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper 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 6 Jan 2015 87,247 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,892 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 81,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2011 45,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BN56 GHZ is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol 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 BN56 GHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 GHZ registered?

BN56 GHZ is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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