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NY54 KBN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 KBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 96,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabliser inner cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides plus cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides stabliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative air suspensin light on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front plus rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight discharge of grease from nearside outer constant velocity gaiter

Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both front track rods showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

fuel tank straps corroded

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear differential ()

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2017 65,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear differential ()

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,903 miles

ADVISE UNDER COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,350 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,173 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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NY54 KBN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NY54 KBN, 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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NY54 KBN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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