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J30 XJG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 XJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 51,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 51,306 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod outer bush boots Severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod outer bush boots Severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,699 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 48,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 48,184 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,436 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,753 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,021 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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J30 XJG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J30 XJG, 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 J30 XJG registered?

J30 XJG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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