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RN55 ZDL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,779 mi
Last recorded75,779 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 75,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 75,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,408 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 72,408 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 69,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 66,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,469 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,195 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

slight wear on nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

slight wear on offside rear tyre inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,459 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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RN55 ZDL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RN55 ZDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN55 ZDL registered?

RN55 ZDL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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