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BT55 OJW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

223,984 mi
Last recorded223,984 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 223,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 214,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 205,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, other pipes covered by plastic covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 205,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion, other pipes covered by plastic covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 194,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 184,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 178,173 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 173,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,861 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 152,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 148,797 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 51,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 26 Sep 2008 30,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,959 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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BT55 OJW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BT55 OJW, 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 BT55 OJW registered?

BT55 OJW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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