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BT56 KWL

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,542 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,139 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 81,027 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,531 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,723 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,670 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades ends split [clears screen ok]

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,221 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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BT56 KWL is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BT56 KWL, 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 BT56 KWL registered?

BT56 KWL is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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