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BT55 YRZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 151,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 151,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 150,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 145,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 111,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,830 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,559 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke readings detected

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,211 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear lower arms

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,822 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs lipped

unable to see inner brake pads

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 YRZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRZ, 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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BT55 YRZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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