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CE05 BFO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BFO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,016 miles

Fuel tank straps generally corroded.

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

Rear subframe generally corroded.

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,975 miles

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

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

Rear subframe generally corroded.

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,762 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,320 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air suspension fault

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,020 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 46,191 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,063 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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CE05 BFO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE05 BFO, 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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CE05 BFO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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