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BT05 YHR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit in places

surface corrosion to rear subframe area

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,653 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,740 miles

o/s/f seat insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f seat insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,347 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 39,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,810 miles

Centre two exhaust mounting brackets broken from body and missing, and rubbers split.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,610 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,554 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has been repaired on sidewall

no diesel smoke certificate issued as exhaust emmission is too clean to register on machine

Pass 16 Jun 2008 4,172 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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BT05 YHR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel 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 BT05 YHR, 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 BT05 YHR registered?

BT05 YHR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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