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BN05 UTY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UTY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,776 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 103,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air suspension light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air suspension light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,452 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,498 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,498 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,294 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,941 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,766 miles

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

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

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 UTY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BN05 UTY, 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 BN05 UTY registered?

BN05 UTY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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