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A23 CEF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,281 mi
Last recorded72,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 72,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 44,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,683 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,711 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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A23 CEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A23 CEF, 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 A23 CEF registered?

A23 CEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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