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VU55 AVP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,852 mi
Last recorded159,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 159,852 miles

oil leak but not excessive

vehicle structure is corroded but structural gigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe

Pass 16 Feb 2019 158,078 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 148,264 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 148,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 135,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brakes pipes greased

emissions to low to record

Fail 9 Dec 2016 135,991 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions to low to record

DPF light showing a fault

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brakes pipes greased

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 130,841 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 121,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 105,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 95,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,121 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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VU55 AVP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU55 AVP, 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 VU55 AVP registered?

VU55 AVP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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