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HJ05 OYN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,123 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,811 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll droplink has very slight play

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

front and rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 134,733 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm bushs deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear anti roll droplink has very slight play

Offside Front tyre very close to legal limit

front and rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,389 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear slightly low and cant clearly see front brake pads

Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,855 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 127,855 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,423 miles

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAULT - OPERATIONAL

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAULT - OPERATIONAL

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 105,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 73,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray is slightly insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,760 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,439 miles

both rear brake discs corroded. Rear n/s disc heavily corroded on inner surface.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded. Rear n/s disc heavily corroded on inner surface.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,596 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,506 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers wiper rubber splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,450 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

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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HJ05 OYN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ05 OYN, 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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HJ05 OYN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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