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8700 AC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,278 mi
Last recorded105,278 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8700 AC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,278 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 105,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,312 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,106 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 90,098 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,534 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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8700 AC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 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 8700 AC, 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 8700 AC registered?

8700 AC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is 8700 AC safe to buy?

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