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SV55 XSE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,211 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 144,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement spider arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also rear to center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,226 miles

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 129,440 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,084 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear seat belt stalk mechanism sticking at times (strongly advice)

rerar discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,681 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2009 27,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,970 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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SV55 XSE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV55 XSE, 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 SV55 XSE registered?

SV55 XSE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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