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DV55 SZW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 SZW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And started cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And started cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm liner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,040 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 78,040 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,899 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,897 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,203 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,960 miles

Engine undertray loose

N/S/F tyre kerbed

small cut in O/S/R tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine undertray loose

N/S/F tyre kerbed

small cut in O/S/R tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,110 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner side of tread

Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,967 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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DV55 SZW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DV55 SZW, 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 DV55 SZW registered?

DV55 SZW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is DV55 SZW safe to buy?

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