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KG05 EDR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 EDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,217 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 40,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,255 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 27,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 27,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,501 miles

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

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

eml on, on arrival

Pass 6 Feb 2017 13,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall marked (not to cords)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cuts on the outer side walls

Fail 31 Jan 2014 10,854 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,854 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,140 miles

cut in n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

cut in n/s/r outer side wall of tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,329 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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KG05 EDR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 KG05 EDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG05 EDR registered?

KG05 EDR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KG05 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 EDR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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