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SC54 WGM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,643 mi
Last recorded104,643 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 WGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,720 miles

Front front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/40r19 100y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/40r19 100y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,591 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 88,576 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion noted to track rod end

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front corrosion noted to track rod end

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie-rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,518 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes located chassis rail area offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire Fixing has rusted through tank insecure(dropped down). (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Under bonnet to chassis rail. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Strap very rusty/weak. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted preventing the views of some inspection areas

Fail 10 Jul 2020 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted preventing the views of some inspection areas

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,146 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner pads approx. 50-60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,616 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

N/S/F and both front main brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,467 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

Fail 7 Mar 2016 55,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,384 miles

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

play in nearside rear lower hub bush

play in offside rear lower hub bush

Fail 26 Feb 2014 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in nearside rear lower hub bush

play in offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,163 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,590 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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SC54 WGM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SC54 WGM, 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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SC54 WGM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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