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EK05 RCX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,776 mi
Last recorded109,776 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,776 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 109,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower arm inner bushes have a dust covers which are deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower arm inner bushes have a dust covers which are deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 108,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,135 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 106,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,715 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 96,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads are low

rear numberplate defaced

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads are low

rear numberplate defaced

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,459 miles

bonnet pull handel not connected

both front tie bar bushes are weak

front and rear number plates are slight dis-colour

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f headlamp washer leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,727 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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EK05 RCX 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 EK05 RCX, 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 EK05 RCX registered?

EK05 RCX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 RCX safe to buy?

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