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H8 WDR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 WDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 49,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

traction light flickers on

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 48,016 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 48,016 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 47,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 47,815 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 23 May 2017 47,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 20 May 2016 46,446 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 22 May 2015 46,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 45,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 44,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 43,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 41,847 miles

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

Undertrays fitted engine sills and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,341 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 WDR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

H8 WDR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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