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WU55 CDN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,246 mi
Last recorded230,246 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CDN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 230,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 230,230 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 224,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 224,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 224,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 210,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 199,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 198,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 180,396 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 180,117 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking gas right bank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 162,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 140,742 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 120,752 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 120,752 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 102,956 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

warning lamp on dash suspension fault

Pass 15 May 2012 80,171 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 80,091 miles

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

osr disc scored (metal to metal)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,241 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 2.0 mm only

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,861 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WU55 CDN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU55 CDN, 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 WU55 CDN registered?

WU55 CDN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is WU55 CDN safe to buy?

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