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A16 WJP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WJP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 123,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 122,023 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track control arm/outer bush. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track control arm/outer bush. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 119,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 115,237 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 111,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 107,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,538 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,400 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,477 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,937 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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A16 WJP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A16 WJP, 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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A16 WJP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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