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OU05 BCY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 110,587 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 110,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack bar rose joint boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear rose joint boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 108,867 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 106,290 miles

Loud click from steering rack when moved side to side.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working and lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie rod. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 106,290 miles

Loud click from steering rack when moved side to side.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working and lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie rod. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,967 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers inside door handle missing. modification works with no affect on opening door.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 102,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 99,167 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 94,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut to o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2016 82,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,081 miles

EML light on

number plate light lens missing

traction control light on

Pass 15 May 2012 54,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 23,400 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 BCY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU05 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

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

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