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SN55 OTS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,909 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 78,848 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 74,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 69,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,307 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,447 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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SN55 OTS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

SN55 OTS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is SN55 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 OTS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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