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GK55 WXW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WXW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 88,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,933 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,298 miles

n/s/r toe adjustment arm dust covers split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear on n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 4 Sep 2014 35,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear on n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,647 miles

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 1 Sep 2010 20,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,002 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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GK55 WXW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GK55 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

GK55 WXW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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