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LC54 VVO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,775 mi
Last recorded161,775 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 161,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 161,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 155,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 148,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 147,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 144,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 118,728 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 112,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

wiring loom loose above n/s rear drive shaft

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

wiring loom loose above n/s rear drive shaft

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 98,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 94,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 88,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,471 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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LC54 VVO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC54 VVO, 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 LC54 VVO registered?

LC54 VVO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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