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YD55 VPU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,717 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT FORWARD-MOST ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 125,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,774 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,555 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,549 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 96,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,513 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,981 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 66,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,480 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YD55 VPU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YD55 VPU, 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 YD55 VPU registered?

YD55 VPU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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