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BW55 TJY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 TJY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 63,333 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 61,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 59,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 59,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,771 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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BW55 TJY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW55 TJY, 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 BW55 TJY registered?

BW55 TJY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BW55 TJY safe to buy?

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