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BW05 HWA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,246 mi
Last recorded99,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HWA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber worn borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody front and rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,411 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 81,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,899 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear anti-roll bar boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear anti-roll bar boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to perish and split.

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

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to perish and split.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

osf air suspension leveling device defective

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,753 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,415 miles

Offside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,452 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low on inner tread edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,699 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BW05 HWA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BW05 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

BW05 HWA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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