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E8 FLY

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 FLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,210 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,175 miles

All brake discs worn

Both rear lower suspension arms rear bushes have play, near excess

Both rear wheel outer rims damaged

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Number plate cracked

Front Windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing the screen effectively

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear and is chipped on the outer wall

Rear Both outer rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Hand brake pad (3.5.1g)

All brake discs worn

Both rear lower suspension arms rear bushes have play, near excess

Both rear wheel outer rims damaged

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Number plate cracked

Front Windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing the screen effectively

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear and is chipped on the outer wall

Rear Both outer rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 56,951 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S Front alloy wheel trim damaged .

Pass 14 May 2010 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 May 2008 41,315 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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E8 FLY is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E8 FLY is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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