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BW05 EFB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 EFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 126,357 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 114,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on ionner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,461 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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BW05 EFB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BW05 EFB, 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 BW05 EFB registered?

BW05 EFB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is BW05 EFB safe to buy?

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