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C15 NAJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 NAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 119,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 114,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,308 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 93,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,839 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,786 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,543 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,838 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,265 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,168 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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C15 NAJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 C15 NAJ, 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 C15 NAJ registered?

C15 NAJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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