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BV56 HPC

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,171 mi
Last recorded138,171 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 138,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,694 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 132,692 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 123,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,536 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 110,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 102,491 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,649 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,043 miles

cut on nearside front outer side wall.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,754 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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BV56 HPC is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV56 HPC, 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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BV56 HPC is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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