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KH05 OHY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,706 mi
Last recorded173,706 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 OHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 173,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 173,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 168,924 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 162,250 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 162,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 154,869 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 154,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TIE ROD BALL DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 146,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 138,979 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 133,182 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 124,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 119,067 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 119,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2017 112,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 112,596 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,701 miles

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE

UNDER TRAYS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 6 May 2016 93,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE

UNDER TRAYS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 15 May 2015 86,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,086 miles

Minor play in both rear lower arm bushes

Minor play in rear lower shock absorber bushes.

Slight movement in front suspension foremost lower arm bushes

Pass 10 May 2013 72,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,260 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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KH05 OHY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KH05 OHY, 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 KH05 OHY registered?

KH05 OHY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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