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GV55 FRJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,620 mi
Last recorded61,620 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,087 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 60,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,902 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,883 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald on edges,rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,558 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,315 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,832 miles

CONDENSATION INSIDE N/S HEADLAMP NOT EFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 23,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GV55 FRJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV55 FRJ, 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 GV55 FRJ registered?

GV55 FRJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GV55 FRJ safe to buy?

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