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EY55 ZFC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake calliper (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 134,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake calliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,848 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,951 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 106,379 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 97,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,581 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,108 miles

Front wiper blades split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,461 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,509 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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EY55 ZFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY55 ZFC, 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 EY55 ZFC registered?

EY55 ZFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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