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DG05 HUK

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,032 mi
Last recorded128,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 128,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,582 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 123,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 121,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer pin bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer pin bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rubber bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rubber bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer pin bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer pin bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,983 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 116,983 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,189 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,775 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread [inside edge]

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres getting low on tread depth

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,083 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,855 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,845 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,579 miles

some wear starting in n/s/r suspension lower rose joint

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,249 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,247 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,335 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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DG05 HUK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG05 HUK, 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 DG05 HUK registered?

DG05 HUK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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