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DF05 PVN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,052 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 127,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm Outer Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm Outer Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 126,998 miles

Advise damage to offside front wing

Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,380 miles

Offside Rear LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH IS VERY VERY WORN

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Front BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY WORN

Offside Rear LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH IS VERY VERY WORN

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,931 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 111,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,354 miles

Both front tyre treads worn very low on inside edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Slight power steering fluid leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyre treads worn very low on inside edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Slight power steering fluid leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn.

rear pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn.

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,568 miles

cover missing from o/s no plate light

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,515 miles

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

cover missing from o/s no plate light

o/s front tyre is worn to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,447 miles

n/s rear suspension softer than o/s rear and front

o/s and n/s front suspension bushes are split and very worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear suspension softer than o/s rear and front

o/s and n/s front suspension bushes are split and very worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,856 miles

front suspension arm bushes are split and very worn

rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front pads are very worn and front and rear discs are very worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,856 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front suspension arm bushes are split and very worn

rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front pads are very worn and front and rear discs are very worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,020 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,020 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,341 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 PVN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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