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FX51 TER

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,705 mi
Last recorded136,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TER
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,774 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer shell rusted

Rear fuel tank straps rusty

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 114,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer shell rusted

Rear fuel tank straps rusty

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,085 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,510 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,932 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 60,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 53,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,187 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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FX51 TER is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX51 TER, 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 FX51 TER registered?

FX51 TER is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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