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H8 NCT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 NCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,759 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,171 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,472 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,803 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,703 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,850 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 15 Apr 2010 32,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,212 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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H8 NCT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H8 NCT, 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 H8 NCT registered?

H8 NCT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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