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SV55 ZZC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ZZC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,428 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,425 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both front wiperblades are smearing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiperblades are smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,138 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,003 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,562 miles

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

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

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 ZZC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

SV55 ZZC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is SV55 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 ZZC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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