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BV06 XMG

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

208,854 mi
Last recorded208,854 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 208,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 208,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 203,639 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, hoses also slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear. *Nearside is borderline pass* (5.3.2 (c))

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2023 197,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, hoses also slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear. *Nearside is borderline pass* (5.3.2 (c))

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 183,151 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 174,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 163,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 153,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 149,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 50 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 134,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,505 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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BV06 XMG is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BV06 XMG, 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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BV06 XMG is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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