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A11 OEW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,135 mi
Last recorded152,135 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,135 miles

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

Rear rear subframe corroded but not dangerous

Fail 24 Sep 2025 152,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear subframe corroded but not dangerous

Pass 26 Sep 2024 148,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 142,293 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 136,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 136,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,905 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,006 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,005 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Adjustable track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plates have no gap 'middle' (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,949 miles

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

both front fog light bulbs have fallen out

Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner flitch under bonner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward most arm outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,952 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to show signs of surface corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,565 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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A11 OEW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 OEW, 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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A11 OEW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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