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CE55 HRL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,866 mi
Last recorded138,866 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,866 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 133,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 127,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,664 miles

front discs corroding

underneath covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,115 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front both tyres perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,727 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,154 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 84,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,461 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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CE55 HRL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE55 HRL, 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 CE55 HRL registered?

CE55 HRL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is CE55 HRL safe to buy?

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