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RF55 NRN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,445 mi
Last recorded149,445 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 149,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting carrier corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 147,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,437 miles

all under body corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 127,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both. Worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass foggy (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,237 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre cut inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,124 miles

o/s rear tyre cut inner edge

under trays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,751 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,079 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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RF55 NRN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey 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 RF55 NRN, 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 RF55 NRN registered?

RF55 NRN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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