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LC55 EZF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 EZF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,970 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,056 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both wipers are wrong size

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,007 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r door unable too open from in and outside vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,365 miles

Oil leak

power steering oil sweat around resivior

Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering oil sweat around resivior

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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LC55 EZF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC55 EZF, 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 LC55 EZF registered?

LC55 EZF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LC55 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 EZF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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