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DF05 OZS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OZS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 78,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,345 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 75,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,983 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,084 miles

Covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,084 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to carry out due to not being able to check oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Unable to test due to flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Unable to open bonnet from in vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,049 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner area unevenly

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,024 miles

offside front brake bind slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,023 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres between 2.5mm & 3mm tread deapth

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,825 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

undertray fitted unable to view some testable items

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 OZS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

DF05 OZS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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