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SN55 FYW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,988 mi
Last recorded167,988 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 FYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,820 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,427 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,363 miles

offside bonnet catch not working

Fail 13 Jan 2009 67,261 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside bonnet catch not working

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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SN55 FYW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN55 FYW, 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 SN55 FYW registered?

SN55 FYW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SN55 FYW safe to buy?

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