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DF05 OSR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OSR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,912 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Both).

Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,134 miles

Front Both front tyres have excessive wear on inner edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,134 miles

Front Both front tyres have excessive wear on inner edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,157 miles

Airbag warning light is on

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,925 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,925 miles

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

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

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 OSR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

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

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