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WA54 OSD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,747 mi
Last recorded158,747 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 OSD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 158,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, unable to carry out full inspection due to plastic panels covering brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake performance only just met requirement (17%), nearside has reduced effect.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 157,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,031 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 138,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,061 miles

front tyres very very very !!!!!!!! badly worn on inside edges canvas about to show

Fail 7 Oct 2014 126,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres very very very !!!!!!!! badly worn on inside edges canvas about to show

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,939 miles

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

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

dashboard indicates air suspension fault

eml on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

dashboard indicates air suspension fault

eml on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,873 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 106,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,160 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,213 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,870 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 75,870 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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WA54 OSD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA54 OSD, 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 WA54 OSD registered?

WA54 OSD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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