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DSB 1

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,999 mi
Last recorded23,999 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSB 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 23,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 23,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 23,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 22,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,455 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,455 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,240 miles

0/s/f tyre worn bald on very inner edge

engine undertray and side sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre has several chunks out of rim protector

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,453 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 15,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,809 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small cut on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,688 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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DSB 1 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc 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 DSB 1, 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 DSB 1 registered?

DSB 1 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is DSB 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSB 1 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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