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RV55 FHF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,469 mi
Last recorded125,469 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly corroded also, Advise replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak. Also N/S diff output shaft slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak. Also N/S diff output shaft slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm splitting. (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm splitting. (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,792 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front banana arm bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,655 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,547 miles

Front road wheels have a slight bind on both wheels

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana arm bush has slight play, starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak slight leak of oil from gearbox ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,949 miles

rear indicators almost white bulbs need replacing soon

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicators almost white bulbs need replacing soon

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,619 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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RV55 FHF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV55 FHF, 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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RV55 FHF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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