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MS55 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,775 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,180 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 109,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 99,837 miles

O/S/R , N/S/R/ lower hub bushes have slight play in pin/bush

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

Offside Rear tie rod rubber starting to split but still preventing dirt and water ingress

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 69,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,098 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamps

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,922 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MS55 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MS55 JAG, 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 MS55 JAG registered?

MS55 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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