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BV54 ZVW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,956 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,337 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes *recommend have brakes inspected* (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,863 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,627 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 76,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,777 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,108 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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BV54 ZVW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BV54 ZVW, 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 BV54 ZVW registered?

BV54 ZVW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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