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2005 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 BOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 156,429 miles

Both rear axle beam front bushes show signs wear

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 153,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 139,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edge /nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,679 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,563 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,236 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 90,866 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,532 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,120 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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30 BOW is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 30 BOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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30 BOW is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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