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JIW 8578

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 8578
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

traction light on

Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,147 miles

Offside Rear inner brake pad wearing low

front brake disc's worn and ridged

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Coolant leak from water pump area

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on outer edge ( 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,048 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,010 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2015 43,671 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,522 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,427 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/r bottom bush

Fail 4 Jul 2011 21,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/r bottom bush

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,254 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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JIW 8578 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JIW 8578, 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 JIW 8578 registered?

JIW 8578 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is JIW 8578 safe to buy?

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