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DF05 CUK

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 96,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,558 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,453 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F wiper rubber split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,304 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads are very low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,385 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 CUK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DF05 CUK, 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 DF05 CUK registered?

DF05 CUK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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