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AU05 NWG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,667 mi
Last recorded109,667 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center lower rear bush /bull joint robbers are detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center lower rear bush /bull joint robbers are detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 109,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt is split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center lower rear bush /bull joint robbers are detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center lower rear bush /bull joint robbers are detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,533 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,805 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,783 miles

front exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,783 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,427 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,227 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,619 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,121 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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AU05 NWG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU05 NWG, 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 AU05 NWG registered?

AU05 NWG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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