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VN55 PZA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 PZA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,031 miles

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 subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 64,025 miles

Offside 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 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 subframe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,570 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,396 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 62,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,146 miles

car undersealed at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 61,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner X2 rose bushes (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner X2 rose bushes (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,212 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,613 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,273 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,270 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)

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 11 Oct 2010 22,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,050 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,047 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,665 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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VN55 PZA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN55 PZA, 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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VN55 PZA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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