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GK55 BFU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,890 mi
Last recorded164,890 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BFU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 164,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 164,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 163,443 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 162,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 160,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 159,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 157,566 miles

Both front tyres inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 158,547 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,301 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,297 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 140,723 miles

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

nearside front and offside front inner suspension arm bushes have slight play in them

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

neasrside rear track control arm has slihgt play in it

Fail 26 Jan 2015 140,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front and offside front inner suspension arm bushes have slight play in them

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

neasrside rear track control arm has slihgt play in it

Fail 12 Jul 2014 130,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 130,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 112,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,575 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,888 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front 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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GK55 BFU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GK55 BFU, 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 GK55 BFU registered?

GK55 BFU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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