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VX55 EMJ

2005 Jaguar Xk

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,353 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp defective

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,216 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,047 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,137 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT NOT EXPOSING CORDS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

REAR TYRES WORN LOW AND CONTAINS SEVERAL DEEP CUTS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,508 miles

Front brake pads are low

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

both nearside tyres small splits inner walls

front and rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,497 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm approx

Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,055 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 EMJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

VX55 EMJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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