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YJ54 EGP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,445 mi
Last recorded186,445 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 EGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 186,445 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 186,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 186,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 186,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 185,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 185,908 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 185,906 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 185,738 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 184,001 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2018 180,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 177,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 172,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 165,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 159,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,385 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine ltght on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 153,983 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 153,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 138,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,333 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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YJ54 EGP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YJ54 EGP, 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 YJ54 EGP registered?

YJ54 EGP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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