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BN05 ELJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ELJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 72,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 71,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,707 miles

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

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

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 15 May 2020 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired and binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,840 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,831 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,174 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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BN05 ELJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc 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 BN05 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 ELJ registered?

BN05 ELJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 ELJ safe to buy?

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