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GK05 BVU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 115,640 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 110,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension warning light on dashboard

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,728 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,570 miles

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

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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GK05 BVU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK05 BVU, 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 GK05 BVU registered?

GK05 BVU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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