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GF05 EZS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EZS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 127,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 122,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 103,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 100,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,100 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GF05 EZS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF05 EZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 EZS registered?

GF05 EZS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 EZS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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