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WG55 RTX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,427 mi
Last recorded138,427 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RTX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 138,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 137,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,504 miles

Nearside Rear Inner joint boot poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner joint boot poor condition

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,322 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,305 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,657 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,542 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper slightly smearing

offside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,414 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,019 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 59,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,563 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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WG55 RTX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG55 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 RTX registered?

WG55 RTX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WG55 RTX safe to buy?

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