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GK05 DFY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

193,523 mi
Last recorded193,523 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DFY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 193,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 193,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 192,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 191,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 190,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 189,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 188,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 187,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 185,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 183,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 5 Apr 2017 180,822 miles

engine light on at time test

Fail 5 Apr 2017 180,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on at time test

Pass 4 Apr 2016 175,549 miles

Nearside Front inside edge cracking

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 170,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 166,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

number plate lights dull nearside and offside

Fail 4 Apr 2014 166,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

number plate lights dull nearside and offside

Pass 27 Mar 2013 161,986 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside under tray , damage to breather pipe (repaired)

engine management light is illuminated

nearside rear number plate light dull

Pass 5 Apr 2012 155,671 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 155,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 142,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 124,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 111,389 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 98,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GK05 DFY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK05 DFY, 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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GK05 DFY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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