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VX55 ELU

2005 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,759 mi
Last recorded80,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 ELU
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,088 miles

Offside Rear light unit has water in lens

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,557 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,921 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,272 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall (not to cords)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r/tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r/tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,306 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,196 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 ELU is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

VX55 ELU is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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