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C6 RCG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests37 (34 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.9%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 RCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

34 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,076 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 100,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 116,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,975 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,479 miles

rear wheels different make/style to front

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,581 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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C6 RCG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.9%.

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 C6 RCG, 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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C6 RCG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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