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MK55 HLO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,937 mi
Last recorded136,937 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HLO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,609 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,711 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 118,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspension or brakes sqeeking

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side andn/side rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

o/side front tyre wearing slightly on inside

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,474 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,952 miles

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

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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MK55 HLO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,239cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK55 HLO, 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 MK55 HLO registered?

MK55 HLO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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