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FY05 HYL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 HYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 111,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,850 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,308 miles

advise both front tyres are wearing on the edges,

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,285 miles

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

unable to fully test under car due to plastic underbelly covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,518 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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FY05 HYL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY05 HYL, 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 FY05 HYL registered?

FY05 HYL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 HYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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