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FY55 GXE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,454 mi
Last recorded122,454 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 GXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 122,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,952 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,213 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative warning on dash showing condition (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive adjacent to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,367 miles

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

rear arm bushes slightly perished no excessive play

Fail 15 Feb 2021 111,367 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear arm bushes slightly perished no excessive play

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,182 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

self level warning indicates a fault . warning message for open boot.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

self levelling warning light indicates a fault

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,945 miles

self levelling lamp indicates a fault

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,423 miles

movement front torque/reaction arm bushes.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 20 May 2013 66,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

movement front torque/reaction arm bushes.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,793 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,335 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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FY55 GXE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY55 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 GXE registered?

FY55 GXE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is FY55 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 GXE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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