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HW55 AEN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,716 mi
Last recorded47,716 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 47,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 45,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer and rear inner swivel pins (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer and rear inner swivel pins (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear inner swivel pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,029 miles

Front Upper Engine covers so unable to inspect some items.

Full length under trays fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door handle sticking.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Upper Sub frame corroded but is safe and has no structural problems.

Under trays Fitted full length so unable to carry out inspection of some items.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,287 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HW55 AEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW55 AEN, 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 HW55 AEN registered?

HW55 AEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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