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Y55 SOV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,250 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 89,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,064 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,598 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged inner side wall but not to cords

Fail 14 Dec 2012 78,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged inner side wall but not to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,703 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 64,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,014 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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Y55 SOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y55 SOV, 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 Y55 SOV registered?

Y55 SOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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