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FA05 VUL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,183 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 100,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both first part of the front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded. covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Feb 2016 78,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,085 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,073 miles

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 17 Aug 2011 59,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,327 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 22 Jul 2008 27,473 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 VUL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA05 VUL, 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 FA05 VUL registered?

FA05 VUL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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