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9741 MH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,216 mi
Last recorded158,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9741 MH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 158,216 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 151,511 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 142,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 133,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 103,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,622 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,622 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,353 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSES UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS FITTED

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

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

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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9741 MH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 9741 MH, 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 9741 MH registered?

9741 MH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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