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OU55 PTO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,315 mi
Last recorded77,315 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 PTO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,201 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 71,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,717 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 62,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 54,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,453 miles

wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,610 miles

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

r/h/f tyre outer side wall cut no cord showing

rear rubber propshaft coupling split

Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

r/h/f tyre outer side wall cut no cord showing

rear rubber propshaft coupling split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,167 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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OU55 PTO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 OU55 PTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU55 PTO?

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What year was OU55 PTO registered?

OU55 PTO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is OU55 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 PTO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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