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A6 VJT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 136,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 135,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 131,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 126,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 121,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 115,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 110,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

General under-body corrosion to suspension and steering components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers split and smearing wind-shield. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 106,060 miles

Both the front brakes are binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in the rear of the O/S/F wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 100,707 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2017 100,707 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,503 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,317 miles

handbrake effort low

hard to open bonnet,cable faulty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,610 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air suspension warning light on

slight play o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,321 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 43,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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A6 VJT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A6 VJT, 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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A6 VJT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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