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DE55 VNU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VNU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked white stabilizer leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2019 129,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked white stabilizer leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,588 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2016 103,495 miles

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,124 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc`s inner surfaces corroded .

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,502 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,502 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,642 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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DE55 VNU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE55 VNU, 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 DE55 VNU registered?

DE55 VNU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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