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VX55 EMV

2005 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,239 mi
Last recorded72,239 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2025 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 72,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber bush has slight play n/s and o/s

Rear Tie rod gaiters deteriorated

Rear Tyres close to legal limit 285/30/20

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,419 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Headlamps slightly frosted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,418 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Headlamps slightly frosted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bush gators perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

wipers split

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,035 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bush gators perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

wipers split

Pass 1 May 2015 52,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm bush gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arm bush gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,433 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

inner edge wear both front tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outter side wall damaged

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outter side wall damaged

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 26,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,316 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 EMV is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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