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YC55 XVD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,942 mi
Last recorded109,942 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 XVD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 109,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,151 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,151 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 103,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 103,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 99,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,319 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,306 miles

Engine Management Light is Illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline fail (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 91,301 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement All round in/op .dash warning fault (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Not working at all both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Eng man light on

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 97v worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,404 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 85,401 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,607 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight sidewall damage on both front tyres

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,572 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight sidewall damage on both front tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,553 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,186 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,224 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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YC55 XVD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YC55 XVD, 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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YC55 XVD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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