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FG05 WEF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,088 mi
Last recorded184,088 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 184,088 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 180,761 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 180,761 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 175,551 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 168,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 168,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 161,712 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 161,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 144,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 136,571 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 136,571 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 120,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 116,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 116,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 113,006 miles

front and rear brake pads worn and requires replacing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 105,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,328 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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FG05 WEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG05 WEF, 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 FG05 WEF registered?

FG05 WEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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