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J4 GXM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GXM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,457 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (both sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outers ( both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (both discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower outer suspension arm bushes slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,828 miles

Rear Lower suspension joints have slight play--dust covers perished

Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,828 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower shockabsorber bush / joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,605 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,909 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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J4 GXM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J4 GXM, 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 J4 GXM registered?

J4 GXM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is J4 GXM safe to buy?

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