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J14 ATL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 ATL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering judder from lock to lock

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion under side all suspension components/front rear frame

Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,659 miles

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

corrosion under side suspension components/frame

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion under side suspension components/frame

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 113,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar/track adjustment bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar/track adjustment bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 111,637 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 111,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe front offside under bonnet corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank mounting straps advancing corrosion weakening

nearside front brake slight binding

offside inner headlamp power washer jet missing

Pass 17 May 2017 106,894 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 106,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washer missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

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 11 Dec 2014 87,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,032 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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J14 ATL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J14 ATL, 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 J14 ATL registered?

J14 ATL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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