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OV54 ZXP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 ZXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 106,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,861 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 97,859 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,175 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,097 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV54 ZXP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV54 ZXP, 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 OV54 ZXP registered?

OV54 ZXP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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