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HY05 XMG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,902 mi
Last recorded139,902 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 138,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 138,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlight washer jet missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,936 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,925 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlamps seen slightly dim on dipped beam

Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

both headlamps seen slightly dim on dipped beam

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,179 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,011 miles

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

rear indicators fading

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 41,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,289 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Dec 2012 26,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,970 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 18,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,503 miles

nsr tyre has small nail in tread center

osf tyre has small cut in sidewall not to cords

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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HY05 XMG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HY05 XMG, 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 HY05 XMG registered?

HY05 XMG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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