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DF05 OWZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 163,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 163,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slight movement

oil leak

rear axle surface rust

Fail 4 Aug 2023 158,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slight movement

oil leak

rear axle surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2022 153,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 149,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 145,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 135,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 132,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,287 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 109,594 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,816 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,799 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,843 miles

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,843 miles

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

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

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,217 miles

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

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 OWZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

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

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