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KG05 EEN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,127 mi
Last recorded41,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 EEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 38,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 37,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tye bar rubber perishing

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

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

tyebar rubbers perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,181 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,541 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2019 30,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,274 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 30,273 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,493 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 27,493 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,082 miles

N/S front ABS wire rubbing on damper on lock

N/S front brake binding slightly

O/S front brake binding slightly

Rear brake imbalance 23%

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,910 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 EEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EEN, 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 KG05 EEN registered?

KG05 EEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KG05 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 EEN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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