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DA05 JAG

2006 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 107,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 100,517 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust fumes entering cabin IN ENGINE BAY PIPES TO DPF PRESSURE SENSOR (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 94,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 94,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 76,913 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 76,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested INOF ON DASH SAYING DPF FULL (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,723 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,248 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking around outer edge and in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,165 miles

nearside rear number plate light wasnt working but came on when tapped

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,345 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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DA05 JAG is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 DA05 JAG, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA05 JAG registered?

DA05 JAG is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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