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RA55 OUX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,797 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2024 102,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,819 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,998 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,589 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 91,589 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,567 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,567 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,807 miles

Nearside Rear window damaged

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear window cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,516 miles

Nearside rear door glass is broken

Oil leak / Belly tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,295 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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RA55 OUX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA55 OUX, 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 RA55 OUX registered?

RA55 OUX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is RA55 OUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OUX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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