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G8 GEN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 119,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 108,700 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2023 108,059 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 105,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 105,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r inner & n/s/r outter track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake cables worn through on rubber mounts

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s handbrake cables chaffed at rubber mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s. and o.s front to rear pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,607 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

windscreen damage zone a

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,765 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,902 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,720 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,955 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,952 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,860 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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G8 GEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G8 GEN, 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 G8 GEN registered?

G8 GEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is G8 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 GEN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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