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OV55 NCC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 35,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 30,660 miles

bonnet support struts weak

Fail 15 Jun 2023 30,656 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet support struts weak

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,234 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,182 miles

maintenance record shows speedo changed at 44120

Fail 11 Jan 2019 12,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

maintenance record shows speedo changed at 44120

Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 2,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake hose very slightly kinked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,861 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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OV55 NCC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV55 NCC, 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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OV55 NCC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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