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BN05 WFG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,794 mi
Last recorded133,794 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,422 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,422 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 72,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,372 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,092 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,782 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 WFG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

BN05 WFG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BN05 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WFG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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