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HK55 DLV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,691 mi
Last recorded147,691 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 147,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 147,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Motor (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,232 miles

Dash shows "air suspension fault" but no defect seen under test conditions

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under chassis and into wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Evidence of tyre rubbing on rigid brake pipe but no contact seen under test conditions

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,915 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,675 miles

Nearside Front light washer nozzle faulty

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 109,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front light washer nozzle faulty

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,198 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,709 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,497 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,497 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,963 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,963 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,138 miles

major oil leak from differential suspect drive shaft seal

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 16,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HK55 DLV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HK55 DLV, 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 HK55 DLV registered?

HK55 DLV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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