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AF05 LNG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 138,818 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 138,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,401 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,227 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 132,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,233 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 128,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 124,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,471 miles

both o/s tyres are bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre damaged on side walls

Fail 13 Jan 2021 121,471 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both o/s tyres are bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre damaged on side walls

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,866 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads 2000 miles left approx

Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads 2000 miles left approx

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,000 miles

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

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

Small cuts in nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Small cuts in nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,429 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

nearside registration plate bulb lens missing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

nearside registration plate bulb lens missing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,523 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,943 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,651 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,540 miles

N/S/F disc badly corroded

N/S/R disc corroded inner and outer edge

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

O/S/F disc slightly scored

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

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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AF05 LNG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AF05 LNG, 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 AF05 LNG registered?

AF05 LNG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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