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M555 DUB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,509 mi
Last recorded169,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 DUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 169,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 169,509 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 168,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 168,179 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 166,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 163,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 161,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 159,474 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,443 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 148,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 148,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 138,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 113,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,135 miles

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

Front brake discs warn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,944 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,925 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges.

offside door mirror assembly slightly loose on mounting.

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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M555 DUB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M555 DUB, 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 M555 DUB registered?

M555 DUB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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