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GF55 FBE

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,504 mi
Last recorded75,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,464 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 72,648 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light fault, light on dash (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre (4.1.D.1f)

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn bald on inner edge, close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to split, not affecting drivers view at this time

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 70,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 sets of pads on rear both very thin

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on edges, close to cords on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,064 miles

Nearside rear wheel has been kerbed and the tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 48,064 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,149 miles

EMLon

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,957 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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GF55 FBE is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 FBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 FBE registered?

GF55 FBE is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is GF55 FBE safe to buy?

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