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RY55 PXG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 PXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 52,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 52,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 51,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 51,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,224 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 51,224 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 51,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 50,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,039 miles

n/s windscreen washer inoperative, o/s washer jet poor but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,907 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,952 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,990 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Cut to offside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,815 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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RY55 PXG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc 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 RY55 PXG, 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 RY55 PXG registered?

RY55 PXG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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