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LC55 YCU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,700 mi
Last recorded155,700 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 YCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 155,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,785 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,766 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,249 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,303 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 122,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2017 118,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2016 113,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 105,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2014 96,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres on limit inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,305 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres on limit inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,880 miles

play in offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,722 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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LC55 YCU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc 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 LC55 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 YCU registered?

LC55 YCU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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