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MW55 AYT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,079 mi
Last recorded116,079 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 AYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,079 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,274 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted obscuring some coponents

Pass 9 May 2016 99,575 miles

under shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 May 2015 96,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 96,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,955 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,819 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,727 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,556 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 38,556 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW55 AYT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW55 AYT, 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 MW55 AYT registered?

MW55 AYT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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