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BV56 ZRJ

2006 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,019 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 133,802 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,121 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 5 May 2017 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1,6 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obstructing view

Fail 3 May 2017 122,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1,6 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays obstructing view

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,375 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs slight wear.

Fail 10 May 2013 107,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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)

Oil level below min

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,799 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,738 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 62,736 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,553 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,037 miles

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

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 ZRJ is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV56 ZRJ, 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 BV56 ZRJ registered?

BV56 ZRJ is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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