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BN56 KBY

2006 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,042 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,068 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn and flat 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,477 miles

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,064 miles

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 79,540 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front tyres stepping on inner edges + n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle has outer sills + floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,020 miles

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

under tray/engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 23,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KBY is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KBY, 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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BN56 KBY is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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