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AP05 NGZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,235 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 90,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,550 miles

slight weep from PAS rack

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,539 miles

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

both rear tyre's have nails in

slight weep from PAS rack

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,521 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,984 miles

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

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

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

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

driverside wiperblade has started to split but not affecting view to front

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP05 NGZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP05 NGZ, 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 AP05 NGZ registered?

AP05 NGZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 NGZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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