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DK55 UPA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,205 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer bush boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm rear joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer bush boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm rear joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 90,991 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,940 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,438 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on the outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,830 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,764 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,316 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Near-side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,598 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,424 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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DK55 UPA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DK55 UPA, 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 DK55 UPA registered?

DK55 UPA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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