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GX55 NVR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

204,308 mi
Last recorded204,308 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 NVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 204,308 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All vehicle indicators showing slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s side repeaters showing slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 198,198 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 192,588 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

steering rack leak

Fail 20 Jun 2023 192,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steering rack leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 185,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 183,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 183,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing inside face of offside wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

emissions just met

Pass 15 Jun 2020 180,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 175,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm, worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 175,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm, worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 166,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,329 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,927 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 17 Dec 2015 146,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 137,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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)

brakes not tested due to tyre and pad condition

Pass 5 Nov 2011 116,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,868 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,675 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 45,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,412 miles

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

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 NVR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 GX55 NVR, 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 NVR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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