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SJ55 BXH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

84,099 mi
Last recorded84,099 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 BXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached brocken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 57,381 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,663 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 52,663 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing All four wheels missing nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 52,024 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp jet misssing

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 41,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet will not open after closing was presented in open condition on safety catch

o/s headlamp jet misssing

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,100 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cut nearside front

slight tear on offside wiper

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,566 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 15,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,003 miles

offside front flexi brake pipe rubbing off subframe on full lock

offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulders

Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front flexi brake pipe rubbing off subframe on full lock

offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulders

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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SJ55 BXH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SJ55 BXH, 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 SJ55 BXH registered?

SJ55 BXH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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