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GF55 HGA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,787 mi
Last recorded126,787 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HGA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,448 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,263 miles

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind plastic under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 124,263 miles

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind plastic under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 111,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Hub ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,806 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 76,474 miles

Rear tyres are perished and have cracks in the sidewall

Pass 29 May 2010 64,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GF55 HGA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF55 HGA, 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 GF55 HGA registered?

GF55 HGA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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