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CEZ 7480

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,590 mi
Last recorded141,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 7480
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 141,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,098 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM FRONT ENGINE (ALUMINIUM HOUSING/HOSE JOINER)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE/EDGE WEAR

RADIATOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION

buckle in offside front inner wheel rim

corrosion around front and rear sub-frames

pin hole in nearside front lower ball joint cover

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight exhaust blow from crack in centre exhaust box

Fail 5 Feb 2025 140,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK FROM FRONT ENGINE (ALUMINIUM HOUSING/HOSE JOINER)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE/EDGE WEAR

RADIATOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION

buckle in offside front inner wheel rim

corrosion around front and rear sub-frames

pin hole in nearside front lower ball joint cover

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight exhaust blow from crack in centre exhaust box

Pass 24 May 2023 139,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 134,504 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR UNION (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system CALIPER UNION (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 134,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded LOCATED ALONG OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL INTO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

FUEL FLAP BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 130,356 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))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,353 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 121,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR and OSR (part of brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF reaction arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm, rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF reaction arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes, at front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 58,054 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly. Possible mis-alignment of front wheels.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,054 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly. Possible mis-alignment of front wheels.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,193 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,193 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 12,696 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CEZ 7480 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CEZ 7480, 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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CEZ 7480 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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