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BSS 30

2006 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 30
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 85,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,761 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,614 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and middle brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 32,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nsf tyre tread splitting on inner

Osf tyre tread splitting on inner and wearing thin

Undertrays fitted engine sills and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,002 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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BSS 30 is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BSS 30, 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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What year was BSS 30 registered?

BSS 30 is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BSS 30 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 30 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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