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GP55 WDO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,626 mi
Last recorded145,626 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WDO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 145,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 145,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2025 140,257 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 140,240 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

pad wear indicator light on [pads ok]

Pass 23 Aug 2022 137,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 128,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COOLANT FAN NOT CUTTING IN GETTING HOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COOLANT FAN NOT CUTTING IN GETTING HOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,193 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak at aircon compressor

small stonechips in screen, view is ok

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak at aircon compressor

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,491 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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GP55 WDO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP55 WDO, 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 GP55 WDO registered?

GP55 WDO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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