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GU05 OXJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,603 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 135,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,487 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 129,639 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 129,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 125,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 125,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 122,256 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,devoid of tread

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of thread inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2013 81,527 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,681 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,748 miles

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

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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GU05 OXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU05 OXJ, 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 GU05 OXJ registered?

GU05 OXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GU05 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 OXJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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