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FD54 UBR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,707 mi
Last recorded113,707 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,707 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,030 miles

( under tray cover fitted )

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,494 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 103,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,187 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 68,223 miles

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

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

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

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

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,223 miles

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

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

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,787 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Traction control warning light on.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,879 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,098 miles

Damage to n/s front wing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,307 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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FD54 UBR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD54 UBR, 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 FD54 UBR registered?

FD54 UBR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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