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J11 FCO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,205 mi
Last recorded125,205 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 FCO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 125,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,959 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 100,878 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear lower, rose, bushes perished

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear upper, rear, joint/bush weaping grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Slight drag on offside front wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,417 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,417 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 87,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,628 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,550 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,598 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,416 miles

advise front discs correded slight

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,428 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,427 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s n/s susspension arm bushes front slight play and torn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,597 miles

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

front disc slight corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,596 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front disc slight corrosion

o/s wiperblade has small tear on end

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,667 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 56,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J11 FCO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J11 FCO, 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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J11 FCO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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