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G26 NJF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 NJF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 130,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,828 miles

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

air suspension fault indicated on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid brake pipe of inner flexi corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 124,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when illuminated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessively reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam close to excessively (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid brake pipe of inner flexi corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tie rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tie rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,248 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,260 miles

Nearside rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner front brake pads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,746 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,172 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,992 miles

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,436 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,903 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,183 miles

stone chips to screen

unable to see inner brake pads

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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G26 NJF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G26 NJF, 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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G26 NJF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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