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PJ55 HFC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear indicators affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicators affecting position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,383 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 126,945 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear suspension due to excessive movement in listed items

Pass 1 Sep 2018 119,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Hub assembly pin/bush joint has slight weep of grease both sides

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 99,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear silencer pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2016 99,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hi level brake light (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear silencer pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,769 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,769 miles

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

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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PJ55 HFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJ55 HFC, 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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PJ55 HFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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