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BV55 VMU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,965 mi
Last recorded73,965 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VMU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,965 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,965 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine under tray damaged

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

Offside Rear 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 12 Dec 2014 60,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre is worn void of tread on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn void of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,684 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,824 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,842 miles

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

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

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

cant inspect under body full body cover

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,596 miles

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

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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BV55 VMU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BV55 VMU, 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 BV55 VMU registered?

BV55 VMU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BV55 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 VMU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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