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H9 WBL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 WBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear diff slight leak

tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,027 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has 3.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,809 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted in engine compartment

covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills restricting view of components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted in engine compartment

covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills restricting view of components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,646 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view off test items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,606 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

oil leak?green!

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted covering up some testable items

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,335 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,943 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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H9 WBL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc 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 H9 WBL, 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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H9 WBL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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