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D16 DGD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DGD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,291 miles

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2026 109,289 miles

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,840 miles

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2025 102,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge,also has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,546 miles

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

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes above under trays

offside rear suspension boots deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,183 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,183 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,205 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,346 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

front tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,890 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,553 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 3 Feb 2010 26,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,209 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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D16 DGD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D16 DGD, 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 D16 DGD registered?

D16 DGD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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