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5842 NA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5842 NA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 144,734 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,120 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 138,119 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,778 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 82,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 77,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 71,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 55,836 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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5842 NA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 5842 NA, 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 5842 NA registered?

5842 NA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is 5842 NA safe to buy?

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