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YM55 VBO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,176 mi
Last recorded123,176 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 120,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 120,113 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,054 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 117,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,571 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread .

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides , rear hubs , lower bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers worn .

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,786 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,188 miles

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

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

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

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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YM55 VBO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM55 VBO, 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 YM55 VBO registered?

YM55 VBO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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