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KT05 SCX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,159 mi
Last recorded101,159 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 SCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,159 miles

Corrosion across Front & Rear subframes

Front N/S/F & O/S/F Wiper blade ends worn/split

Light misting of oil around power steering rack

NSF & OSF Track Rod ends corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R Rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight misting of oil around gearbox housing

Fail 16 Oct 2025 101,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NSF & OSF washer jets inoperative (3.5 (a))

Corrosion across Front & Rear subframes

Front N/S/F & O/S/F Wiper blade ends worn/split

Light misting of oil around power steering rack

NSF & OSF Track Rod ends corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door mirror slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R Rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight misting of oil around gearbox housing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,245 miles

Corrosion across steering components & subframe

Light misting of oil around gearbox housing

Light misting of oil around power steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,601 miles

Corrosion across vehicle structure

Light misting of oil around bottom of engine/gearbox

Nearside Front Alloy wheel inner rim slightly buckled

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve split

Offside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,022 miles

Light misting of oil around bottom of engine/gearbox housing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly worn/split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve worn/split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly worn/split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 95,021 miles

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

Brake fluid dark in colour (recommend change)

Light misting of oil around bottom of engine/gearbox housing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly worn/split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve worn/split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front suspension control arm bush slightly worn/split

Offside Front Tyre cracking along the outer edge & tyre valve worn/splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,735 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,441 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for HID headlamps inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 91,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,268 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut on the outer wall, and is cracking on the outer edge tread

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

N/S/F Tyre has cut on the outer wall, and is cracking on the outer edge tread

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,473 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,008 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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KT05 SCX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 KT05 SCX, 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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KT05 SCX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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