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YR55 WTD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WTD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 113,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,751 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,956 miles

Both rear tie rod outer rubber boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear outer tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear at offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear outer tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,349 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,597 miles

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

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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YR55 WTD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR55 WTD, 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 YR55 WTD registered?

YR55 WTD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YR55 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 WTD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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