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VX55 ETO

2005 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xk54,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 36,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,179 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 36,177 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONTS ON THE OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 35,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,958 miles

all tyres starting to perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 27,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,545 miles

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

advise both rear tyre treads cracking

advise rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,465 miles

All tyres cracking (rears manafactured in 2004, fronts manafactured in 2006)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 6,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 5,821 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 ETO is a 2005 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

VX55 ETO is a 2005 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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