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A9 FNW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,618 miles

both front tyres cracking within tread

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,502 miles

slight fault to n/s headlamp washer jet

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,591 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,915 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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A9 FNW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A9 FNW, 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 A9 FNW registered?

A9 FNW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is A9 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FNW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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