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C4 NYJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,532 mi
Last recorded178,532 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 178,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 176,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 176,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE: Corroded part of braded flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes that are next to chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of braided flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 176,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE: Corroded part of braded flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes that are next to chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of braided flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 174,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 173,803 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 160,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,137 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,069 miles

Emissions too lean to register.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Emissions too lean to register.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,247 miles

Emissions too lean to register

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions to lean

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,972 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,484 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,394 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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C4 NYJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C4 NYJ, 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 C4 NYJ registered?

C4 NYJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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