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SM55 KZE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,262 mi
Last recorded176,262 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KZE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 176,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (255/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 109,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,821 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,263 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,050 miles

All Track rod ends Corroded

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

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

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

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2021 101,280 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,191 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,889 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,953 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 20 Aug 2015 77,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,475 miles

slight play from nearside rear suspension

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,847 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,420 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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SM55 KZE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM55 KZE, 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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SM55 KZE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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