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SD54 WVG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,065 mi
Last recorded69,065 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 WVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,065 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,637 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod 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))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar inner and outer boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer tie bar boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the pipe goes down the nearside of radiator at clip has slight corrosion appearing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 60,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (see chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the pipe goes down the nearside of radiator at clip has slight corrosion appearing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,503 miles

front brake pipes coated in grease and slight corrosion

slight play n.s.r. lower suspension bush as marked

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pipes coated in grease and slight corrosion

slight play n.s.r. lower suspension bush as marked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,650 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,140 miles

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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SD54 WVG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc 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 SD54 WVG, 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 SD54 WVG registered?

SD54 WVG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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