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DF05 OSE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,785 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 95,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,930 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 92,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-3-1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,501 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

oil leak under engine

Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,461 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

oil leak under engine

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,881 miles

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

cut to tyre sidewall of nearside front tyre cords are not exposed

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

small stone chips to front screen

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,104 miles

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

tracking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tracking

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,811 miles

front brake pads low

slight chaffing to n/s/f flexi brake hose

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 OSE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

DF05 OSE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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