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G8 XUX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,033 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,854 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,087 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split,advise replacement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,641 miles

Nearside front side light dim

Offside and nearside front wiper blades ends split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,230 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 36,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,526 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2009 23,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,807 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 XUX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

G8 XUX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is G8 XUX safe to buy?

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