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VX55 ELC

2005 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 ELC
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,844 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 82,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,278 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,690 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,685 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,298 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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VX55 ELC is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 54,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 ELC registered?

VX55 ELC is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is VX55 ELC safe to buy?

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