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FA54 VEV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

157,706 mi
Last recorded157,706 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 157,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 155,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper Wet

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 144,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,009 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,293 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front oil filled bush loosing oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm, outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front oil filled bush loosing oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,187 miles

Rear Lower Fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,170 miles

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

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 77,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,553 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,220 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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FA54 VEV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FA54 VEV, 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 FA54 VEV registered?

FA54 VEV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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