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J33 MLH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,661 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 145,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 139,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle has side covers/undertray restricting view off side sills and brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,062 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle has side covers/undertray restricting view off side sills and brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,982 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,422 miles

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,745 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 114,679 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,210 miles

Air suspension fault light on

Fail 28 Jan 2014 107,392 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,488 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 93,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 78,662 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 78,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,201 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)

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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J33 MLH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J33 MLH, 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 J33 MLH registered?

J33 MLH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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