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OU05 BCX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,608 mi
Last recorded93,608 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 93,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 93,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 93,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 93,233 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear most seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in arm. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 90,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 90,334 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 88,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 78,285 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 74,065 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 68,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,086 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,086 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,877 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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OU05 BCX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU05 BCX, 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 OU05 BCX registered?

OU05 BCX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is OU05 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BCX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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