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GX55 MWP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 158,529 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 154,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 154,026 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,042 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,999 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside and center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside and center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,845 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cannot be opened to check engine bay components

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable - in sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cannot be opened to check engine bay components

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable - in sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,570 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,570 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,782 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 16,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,501 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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GX55 MWP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX55 MWP, 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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GX55 MWP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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