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SA55 HXJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,552 mi
Last recorded164,552 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 164,552 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame - fuel tank not visable

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin New pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 144,699 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides ( front arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bars on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 144,329 miles

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

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides ( front arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bars on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 124,495 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2015 81,682 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped - probably below minimum specified thickness

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,620 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,972 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2012 60,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,575 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 56,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,255 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 50,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,081 miles

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

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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SA55 HXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA55 HXJ, 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 SA55 HXJ registered?

SA55 HXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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