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RF55 NRU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,090 mi
Last recorded115,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NRU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,075 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,548 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 113,548 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,521 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 113,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,239 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 108,016 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,662 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,200 miles

Air bag light on

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

O/S front tyre cut in side wall

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,713 miles

O/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,930 miles

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,550 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 NRU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

RF55 NRU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RF55 NRU safe to buy?

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