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FA05 EYM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/30x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,641 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 177,919 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 177,913 miles

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

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,959 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 106,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 103,827 miles

Nearside rear diff seal has slight leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,849 miles

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

N/S main beam washer jet missing

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,849 miles

N/S main beam washer jet missing

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,338 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,740 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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FA05 EYM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA05 EYM, 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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FA05 EYM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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