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DF05 CFX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 113,267 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,520 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 109,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S FLEXYSAT JOINTS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S OUTER TRACK CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,561 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 106,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,121 miles

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess LOWER FORK BUSHES O/S AND N/S SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,832 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front cant see front brake pad thickness

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer pin/bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner rear bushes worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear end underside of vehicle

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2022 100,781 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded going to rear of vehicle, corroded spot visible just behind front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front cant see front brake pad thickness

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer pin/bush worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner rear bushes worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear end underside of vehicle

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,978 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 96,762 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 96,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 95,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 87,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 May 2015 84,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 80,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 73,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,524 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,984 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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DF05 CFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF05 CFX, 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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DF05 CFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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