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GJ05 EPD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,551 mi
Last recorded103,551 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 103,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,220 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tow arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm - shock absorber pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,160 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 16 Oct 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,226 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,026 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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GJ05 EPD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ05 EPD, 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 GJ05 EPD registered?

GJ05 EPD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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