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A5 GJH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,599 mi
Last recorded139,599 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 139,599 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 139,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 138,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 136,002 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 136,002 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,203 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 134,203 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 116,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 109,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 105,631 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside number plate lamp lens cover missing

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 105,629 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside number plate lamp lens cover missing

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,848 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,672 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,007 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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A5 GJH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 A5 GJH, 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 A5 GJH registered?

A5 GJH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is A5 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GJH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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