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VX55 EOU

2005 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,467 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,923 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,562 miles

Nearside Rear play in upper and lower suspension arms not excessive

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 78,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear play in upper and lower suspension arms not excessive

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer upper heat shield loose

front and rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses corroded on metal pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,408 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses corroded on metal pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,784 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,342 miles

nsf,nsr and osr tyres slight damage present to outer side walls..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,430 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,383 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear inner (3.5.1g)

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,563 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,563 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,274 miles

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

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 EOU 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 80%.

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 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

VX55 EOU is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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