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RV55 PBX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,871 mi
Last recorded179,871 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 PBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 179,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 176,920 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 171,330 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2017 167,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s no t/d inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 157,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 145,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fault indicated in air suspensin

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,952 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 103,951 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,514 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,512 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PBX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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