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BP54 HWO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 HWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 158,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 152,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,521 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,141 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 132,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,736 miles

Rear hand brake performace lower than expected

Fail 19 Feb 2019 119,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,554 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,617 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,933 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,441 miles

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

front brake discs liped

nearside rear lower shock bush slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,023 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,787 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,535 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 34,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,601 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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BP54 HWO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BP54 HWO, 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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BP54 HWO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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