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274X309

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X309
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 143,429 miles

All underside of vehicle has surface rust

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 143,429 miles

All underside of vehicle has surface rust

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake linkage seized (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 140,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 140,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From front flex brake hose to brake joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From front flex brake hose to brake joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 131,459 miles

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 10 Jun 2024 131,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,945 miles

Car covered in underseal

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,146 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,241 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 128,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,377 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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274X309 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 274X309, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274X309 registered?

274X309 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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