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EV02 TAM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 TAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,844 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 61,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component 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 Bottom arm rose joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear subframe have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2024 61,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front and rear subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,612 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 52,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,359 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dull light

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 38,573 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,266 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracking

both front wiper blades split

Pass 7 May 2014 35,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2013 34,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 34,175 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 32,765 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 32,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,391 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

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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EV02 TAM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EV02 TAM, 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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EV02 TAM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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