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MK55 LSD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LSD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,683 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 115,780 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,715 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported OSF and both mains at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 110,715 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported OSF and both mains at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,192 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front and rear suspension subrames have surface corrosion

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,137 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,137 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,334 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,600 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,276 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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MK55 LSD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK55 LSD, 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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MK55 LSD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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