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AO05 OCA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

237,114 mi
Last recorded237,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 237,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 233,677 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 230,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 228,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 223,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 218,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 214,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 204,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 197,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 189,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 189,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 180,717 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 172,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 163,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 149,922 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SRS light on.

Pass 6 May 2011 134,023 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)

both rear Tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 12 May 2010 115,816 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 6 May 2009 96,596 miles

nearside & offside wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,971 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO05 OCA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO05 OCA, 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 AO05 OCA registered?

AO05 OCA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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