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VX55 EPJ

2005 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,441 mi
Last recorded122,441 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,346 miles

front subframe very rusty

ns headlamp pattern weak

osr shock damp

rear pads getting low

rear suspension + subframe very rusty

tpms system fault

Fail 26 Mar 2024 117,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe very rusty

ns headlamp pattern weak

osr shock damp

rear pads getting low

rear suspension + subframe very rusty

tpms system fault

Pass 28 Dec 2022 110,400 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

tpm on

Fail 28 Dec 2022 110,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre getting low

tpm on

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,175 miles

BOTH Headlamp lenses misting.

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Arm pin bush gaiters heavily perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Arm pin bush gaiters heavily perished.

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabilizer arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabilizer arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH Headlamp lenses misting.

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Arm pin bush gaiters heavily perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Arm pin bush gaiters heavily perished.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 92,166 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber gaiters deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Both rear, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 May 2019 91,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple cracks down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber gaiters deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Both rear, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,180 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,141 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

tpms light on brake warning light amber

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,336 miles

front pads very much on limit

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,021 miles

front pads on limit

ns wiper poor

rear pads on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,532 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,188 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 EPJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

VX55 EPJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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