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VT55 TCJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 TCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 88,593 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 83,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,649 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 51,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 46,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,693 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,137 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,971 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,105 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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VT55 TCJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VT55 TCJ, 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 VT55 TCJ registered?

VT55 TCJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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