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G5 DDC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 DDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 9 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 9 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 132,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,456 miles

e.m.l. light on

smear on wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,984 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,249 miles

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

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,907 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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G5 DDC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G5 DDC, 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 G5 DDC registered?

G5 DDC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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