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LY54 LJZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,530 mi
Last recorded145,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 LJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 145,530 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slightly affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

unplugged NSF fog lamp during test as was starting to melt plastic

Fail 13 Jan 2026 145,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slightly affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split - benefit given (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated about to split - benefit given (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

unplugged NSF fog lamp during test as was starting to melt plastic

Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear lower bush gaiters split

both rear upper bush gaiters split

Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear lower bush gaiters split

both rear upper bush gaiters split

Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,530 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,956 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,251 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,217 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 50,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,045 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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LY54 LJZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY54 LJZ, 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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LY54 LJZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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