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J444 MGB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 105,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes near chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,960 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,599 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,774 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,522 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,761 miles

Front 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,761 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,225 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,979 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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J444 MGB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J444 MGB, 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 J444 MGB registered?

J444 MGB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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